Grant Management System

The State of Utah is soliciting proposals for a new Grant Management System through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform. The procurement, identified with Reference Number AS25-87, seeks an information technology software solution specifically designed to manage grant-related processes across state agencies. The solicitation is open from March 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM MDT to April 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with all proposal documents accessible via the Bonfire online platform at https://utah.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/175681. Potential vendors must register on the new U3P platform, with responses through the previous JAGGAER platform being expressly disqualified. The primary procurement contact is Ann Schliep, reachable at aschliep@utah.gov or +1 801-957-7132, who will oversee the evaluation of submitted proposals. Vendors are required to carefully review all solicitation documents and follow the detailed registration instructions, including watching a 5-minute registration video and potentially seeking assistance from the Bonfire Support Team.

While specific set-aside designations or detailed vendor restrictions are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, interested vendors should anticipate standard state procurement requirements for technology solutions. The procurement appears to be a comprehensive system replacement, suggesting potential integration challenges with existing state grant management infrastructure. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges were disclosed in the available documents. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive grant management system capabilities, likely including features for application tracking, financial management, reporting, and compliance monitoring. The solicitation's categorization under Commodity Code 43230 for information technology software indicates a technical procurement requiring sophisticated software solutions. Potential bidders should possess demonstrated experience in developing grant management platforms for government entities and be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications, implementation strategies, and ongoing support mechanisms.