Golf Ball Retrieval

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Division of State Parks issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) AS22-29 for golf ball retrieval and used golf ball sales at Wasatch Mountain Golf Course and Soldier Hollow Golf Course. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive golf ball retrieval services and sales across three specific product grade categories: Grade AAA (good quality), Grade AA (average quality), and Grade A (practice grade). The solicitation was opened on September 20, 2021, at 10:30 AM MDT and closed on September 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT, with contract award targeting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors were required to meet specific prerequisites, including maintaining applicable licenses, certifying no debarment, and affirming compliance with state regulations. The procurement utilized commodity codes 72150 for specialized construction and maintenance services and 49140 for watersports equipment, indicating the specialized nature of the services sought.

The five-year contract, ultimately awarded to Golf Automation, Inc. on October 1, 2021, did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement utilized US Dollars and included provisions for potential additional funding if the legislature provides extra resources. While no specific budget range was explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the contract represents a multi-year commitment for golf ball retrieval and sales services at two Utah state park golf courses. The solicitation suggested flexibility for potential contract modifications, with language indicating the possibility of legislative supplemental funding. Vendors were expected to demonstrate operational capability, regulatory compliance, and competitive pricing across the specified golf ball grade categories.