GJ26-16 SDCD Business Plan Consultant

The Snyderville Basin Cemetery District (SBCD) in Summit County, Utah, is seeking a Cemetery Business Plan Consultant through a Request for Statements of Qualification (RFSQ) numbered GJ26-16. The procurement aims to engage a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive business plan for a new cemetery, with specific requirements for detailed market analysis, revenue opportunities, capital planning, cash flow projections, and organizational structure recommendations. Evaluation of submissions will be conducted by a committee using weighted criteria: 25% for local market analysis, 25% for cemetery operations experience, 25% for financial expertise, 10% for creative options exploration, and 15% for communication skills. Key dates include questions due by September 22, 2025, at 3 PM Mountain Time, and submissions due by September 29, 2025, at 3 PM Mountain Time through the U3P platform. Finalist interviews are scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, with contract finalization anticipated in October-November 2025.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The initial contract term will be for one year with a budget under $20,000, and the district will negotiate directly with the top-ranked vendor. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandatory, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, professional liability, and technology errors and omissions insurance with coverage limits ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. The contractor must be registered in the Status Verification System (E-verify) and comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. Payment terms are set at 30 days after invoice receipt, with potential interest added after 60 days. All submitted materials will become the property of SBCD, and the district will not be liable for vendor preparation costs.