GH23-26 - State Water Consultant

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ/SOIQ) under solicitation number GH23-26 for a State Water Consultant, targeting professional services related to forestry and environmental management. The procurement seeks a consultant to develop a comprehensive 2024-2029 holistic asset-based community economic development strategic plan specifically for Grand County, with a focus on sustainable tourism and economic diversification. Vendors must submit detailed qualifications including company background, contact information, tax identification, and potential conflict of interest disclosures. The solicitation opened on May 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM MDT and will close on May 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM MDT, with vendors required to email a resume to Grant Herdrich at gherdrich@utah.gov and complete an online submission. Evaluation criteria will involve assessing vendor qualifications, professional expertise, and alignment with the project's strategic economic development objectives under Administrative Rule R33-5-108 for Small Purchases of Professional Service Providers and Consultants.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must certify they are not engaged in economic boycotts, possess necessary professional licenses, and are not currently debarred or suspended by governmental agencies. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a comprehensive consulting engagement focused on economic strategy development for Garfield County. The solicitation covers commodity codes related to forestry resources, conservation, watershed management, and environmental testing, indicating a broad scope of potential service requirements. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to provide professional consulting services that can effectively develop a multi-year strategic economic plan emphasizing sustainable tourism and economic diversification for the region. The procurement process will involve reviewing submitted qualifications and selecting the most qualified vendor for direct negotiations.