Extension of AK26-108

The Utah Division of Purchasing is extending Contract AK26-108 without competitive procurement, with a challenge-period deadline of October 14, 2026, based on a sole-source determination from the original solicitation.

The extension is necessitated by additional time required to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP). The notice invokes the Utah Procurement Code to permit non-competitive award where the original solicitation established that only one source exists for the procurement item. The Conducting Procurement Unit has submitted justification documentation (filed as "Claim of Business Confidentiality") supporting the sole-source basis; the Division of Purchasing will issue a written determination confirming the sole-source finding before award.

The extension requires a contract value increase to cover the extended performance period. The incumbent contractor will continue performance under extended contract terms, ensuring service continuity during the RFP development process.

Other interested vendors may contest the sole-source designation during the public challenge period by submitting documentation demonstrating they can provide comparable, equal, or superior items meeting or exceeding specifications, along with cost comparisons if transitional costs are the non-competitive award basis. All vendors submitting challenges must certify compliance with Utah Code 63G-27 regarding economic boycotts and boycotts of the State of Israel, and must agree not to engage in such boycotts during the contract term.

The source does not identify the specific products or services, contract value, incumbent vendor name, contract term length, or performance location. Additional funding may be provided if the legislature appropriates funds for the scope of work.