Elbow Ranch Irrigation System Pipeline Materials Specifications

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Division of Wildlife Resources, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number JH19145 for the Elbow Ranch Irrigation System Pipeline Materials Procurement. The project requires procurement of approximately 8,000 linear feet of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) irrigation pipe with specific technical specifications, including 2,500 linear feet of 12-inch DR 32.5 HDPE pipe, 200 linear feet of 16-inch DR 32.5 HDPE pipe, 1,900 linear feet of 12-inch DR 21 HDPE pipe, and 3,400 linear feet of 12-inch DR 17 HDPE pipe. The procurement mandates that pipes must meet AWWA C906 standards with specific DR ratings and minimum working pressure ratings. The bid was opened on 6/13/2019 at 7:00 AM MDT and closed on 6/20/2019 at 10:00 AM MDT, with materials required to be delivered to a secure storage location within 80 miles of Marysvale, UT prior to June 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM local time. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive compliance documentation, including business type information, tax identification, contact details, and confirmations of not being debarred or suspended.

Peterson Plumbing Supply was awarded the contract, with specific contractual requirements including safely storing materials in a secured, fenced yard for 2-6 months without additional charges, protecting pipes from damage, and loading pipes onto trailers for transportation to the job site. The solicitation was submitted electronically through the SciQuest platform, indicating a preference for digital procurement processes. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process appeared open to qualified vendors who could meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements. The bid did not explicitly detail a specific budget range, but the procurement involved specialized irrigation infrastructure materials. The contract included provisions for potential technology upgrades and required precise adherence to technical specifications for pipe materials, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to infrastructure procurement for the Elbow Ranch Irrigation System.