Commercial Grade Fish Cleaning Station/Table, with Grinder for Fish Lake, Utah

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Utah Division of Purchasing, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation #JH21-129 for a commercial grade fish cleaning station/table with an integrated grinder, specifically designed for Fish Lake, Utah. The procurement sought a self-contained, stainless steel fish cleaning station with precise specifications, including a heavy stainless steel cabinet, maximum table dimensions of 9' long x 5' wide x 40" height, and a minimum 5 HP 230v motor with a high-torque grinder. Critical deliverables included an integrated sink, spray wands, and an automated control panel, with the station designed for unsupervised use in publicly accessible marinas. The bid was open from February 16, 2021, to February 26, 2021, with a mandatory delivery deadline of April 30, 2021, to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in Cedar City, Utah. Evaluation criteria focused on lowest cost, responsiveness, and meeting specific technical requirements comparable to models from JWC Environmental, Monster Industrial, or Quality Machine and Manufacturing's Barracuda III model #6096.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Quality Machine and Manufacturing Company, division of Electric Pump, was ultimately awarded the contract on March 3, 2021, as the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement was structured as a one-time purchase order with an optional lockable winter cover that could be purchased if the bid amount remained within budget. Bidders were required to maintain applicable licenses, avoid conflicts of interest, and comply with federal regulations. The contract included provisions for potential future modifications to incorporate new technology or technological upgrades, with the possibility of additional legislative funding being added if appropriated. While specific award values were not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement represented a targeted infrastructure improvement for public recreational facilities at Fish Lake, Utah.