Emergency Flares and Fuses

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation #KB19024 for a statewide cooperative contract to procure emergency flares, fuses, and related products. The procurement seeks to replace an existing contract (PD1730) that expires on October 22, 2018, with a new five-year contract effective October 23, 2018. Specifically, the state is targeting Orion Safety Flares Models 9240, 9340, and 1240 or equivalent products, with bidders required to provide Underwriter's Laboratory Certifications and Material Safety Data Sheets. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total responsible and responsive bidder based on a completed Cost Sheet, with an option to expand and include related products at a percentage discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Key bidder qualifications include maintaining applicable licenses, providing comprehensive company information, and demonstrating the ability to meet the detailed Scope of Work. The bid was open from September 11, 2018, to September 25, 2018, with electronic proposal submissions required through the SciQuest platform.

The contract is available to multiple eligible users, including Utah public entities, nonprofit organizations, and federal government agencies. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement appears open to a broad range of vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The Division of Purchasing explicitly notes that no purchase volume is guaranteed under the contract, and each eligible user will be responsible for its own charges and liabilities. Bidders have the opportunity to offer additional educational pricing and provide a catalog of related products at a discounted MSRP. Although a specific contract value was not disclosed, the statewide cooperative nature of the contract suggests potential for significant purchasing volume across multiple jurisdictions. The procurement allows for flexible product offerings beyond the specified Orion Safety Flare models, potentially increasing the contract's attractiveness to potential vendors and enabling broader usage by participating entities.