GJ26-153 TUID District Management Services

Ticaboo Utility Improvement District (TUID), a rural utility district in Tooele County, Utah, is requesting proposals for District Management Services under solicitation GJ26-153, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time and questions due July 28, 2026.

The scope encompasses professional management of TUID's electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste utility systems, including daily operations oversight, maintenance and inspection coordination, regulatory compliance, financial and administrative management, Board of Trustees support, and emergency response coordination. The District Manager will liaise with Torus Power Solutions regarding power generation and energy storage systems and with Garfield County on landfill and solid waste operations. Preferred qualifications include experience managing rural utility systems; knowledge of electric, water, wastewater, and fuel systems; landfill operations; heavy equipment operation; budgeting and financial oversight; regulatory agency coordination; contractor management; and SCADA systems familiarity. Preferred certifications include Utah Water Operator Certification, Utah Wastewater Operator Certification, OSHA Training Certification, and related utility certifications. The General Manager position requires Utah water operator, Utah small lagoons wastewater operator, OSHA 30, and Utah Cross Connections System Administrator credentials.

The initial contract term is three years with an option for the District to renew for up to two additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement and Board approval. Proposals will be evaluated using a two-phase process: technical proposals on a maximum of 700 points (utility management experience, technical expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, financial management capabilities, operational approach, and references) and cost proposals on a maximum of 300 points, for a total of 1,000 points. Proposers must achieve a minimum of 450 technical points to advance to cost evaluation. Cost proposals must include proposed monthly management fees, hourly rates for District Manager, Assistant Manager/Support Staff, Administrative Support, Field Operations Support, and Emergency Response Services, reimbursable expenses, and any optional services. Pricing must remain valid for ninety calendar days following the proposal due date. The District reserves the right to conduct interviews and negotiate final contract terms with the highest-scoring proposer. Submit all materials to John Motley at john@ticaboouid.com with a copy to mike@ticaboouid.com; file uploads are limited to 1 gigabyte per file.