Gordon Creek Watershed Restoration -BDAs and PALs

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a vendor to execute the Gordon Creek Watershed Restoration project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the State Division of Purchasing. The procurement focuses on installing 100 Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and 100 Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALs) on Second Water and Bob Wright Creeks, located 19-22 miles west of Price, Utah. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience in BDA construction and river restoration projects, and provide 3 relevant references to qualify. The bid evaluation will prioritize the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with mandatory compliance to all minimum requirements and complete responses to all required questions. Critical dates include a bid submission deadline of August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM MDT, with project performance targeted for Summer/Fall 2024 and a firm completion date of October 31, 2024. The contract will be awarded with the expectation that bidders accept the State's standard terms and conditions, with any exceptions needing to be protested before the bid closing date.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The anticipated contract appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrable river restoration expertise. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests potential future expansion, with language indicating that additional funding might be added if legislative appropriations become available. The IFB does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, leaving financial parameters open for competitive bidding. Interested vendors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand the precise scope, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria for this watershed restoration initiative in Cache County, Utah.