JF26-69 Riprap at Strawberry River IFB

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting procurement on behalf of the Wildlife agency, is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) JF26-69 for the provision and delivery of riprap to support stream restoration efforts at Strawberry River. The procurement seeks D50 48-inch riprap quarried stone delivered to three designated GPS-coordinate locations along the Strawberry River, with up to 25 percent of the total volume permitted in the 4-foot to 6-foot diameter range; no harvested boulders are allowed. The project addresses stream degradation and habitat loss caused by wildfires and flooding, with objectives including ecosystem restoration, fishery recovery, and protection of public safety and infrastructure from erosion. All deliveries must be completed by June 30, 2026, with purchasing scheduled for April or May 2026. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion within fiscal year 2026 and comply with all standard terms and conditions, including F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid delivery, maintenance of workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence, and a one-year warranty on all materials. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2026, with all questions required to be submitted through the U3P system during the designated question and answer period. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, resulting in a single contract award.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. The project is funded through Watershed Restoration Initiative funding with a total budget of $182,000, establishing the award value range for this contract. Vendors must certify compliance with Utah Code Annotated 63G-6a and Administrative Code R33, anti-boycott certifications under UCA 63G-27, and forced labor prohibitions under UCA 63G-6a-121. Award notifications do not constitute binding contracts; only fully executed Purchase Orders or contracts create binding agreements, and vendors may not commence work until receiving executed contract documentation. The State reserves the right to reject any bid containing exceptions or additions to standard terms and conditions and may conduct discussions with responsive vendors followed by best and final offer opportunities. Vendors seeking price adjustments must submit requests with supporting documentation at least 30 days prior to the effective date, subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Purchasing.