Lee Kay Fish Hatchery Water Quality Monitoring and Alarm System

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation JH21-57 for a comprehensive water quality monitoring and alarm system at the Lee Kay Fish Hatchery. The procurement seeks a system capable of continuously measuring and recording water parameters across four holding ponds, specifically tracking temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen levels. The system must provide remote access capabilities through iOS and Android devices, enabling real-time data viewing and automated text message alerts when water quality parameters exceed preset thresholds. The solicitation was publicly posted on October 26, 2020, with a bid closing date of November 9, 2020, and ultimately awarded to Frontier Precision, Inc. on November 16, 2020. Bidders were required to submit detailed documentation demonstrating their proposed system's compliance with specified requirements and adhere to specific biosecurity protocols during the procurement process. The procurement covered multiple commodity codes, including fishing and aquaculture equipment, live animals, water and wastewater treatment equipment, and professional engineering services.

The solicitation documents did not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders were required to confirm they had no financial ties to sanctioned entities and maintain applicable professional licenses. The procurement was conducted using US Dollars, and while a specific budget range was not disclosed, it represented a one-time purchase order for a comprehensive water quality monitoring system. The system must be installed according to a detailed scope of work outlined in Attachment B of the solicitation documents. Bidders were evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and their ability to meet the technical specifications for a water quality monitoring solution that could provide continuous, remote monitoring capabilities for the fish hatchery's holding ponds. The contract was ultimately awarded to Frontier Precision, Inc., suggesting they met all technical and procedural requirements outlined in the original solicitation.