NC25-124 Guacamole Trail Network

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Environmental Assessment project related to the Guacamole Trail Network near Zion National Park. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to complete a comprehensive environmental assessment for an improved trail system, with the contract anticipated to result in a single award to the most responsive and responsible bidder. Key deliverables will include a detailed environmental impact study and recommendations for trail development, with the entire project expected to be completed within two years of contract initiation. The RFP (NC25-124) was posted on August 4, 2025, with proposals due by August 29, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted using a scoring methodology outlined in the attached score sheet, which appears to assess technical criteria, vendor qualifications, and potential project approach. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement, though the primary work is expected to be completed within a two-year timeframe, with vendor pricing guaranteed for the full project duration.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be open to qualified environmental consulting firms or engineering organizations with demonstrated expertise in trail and environmental assessment projects. The RFP includes several critical attachments that outline vendor prerequisites, terms and conditions, scope of work, cost sheet requirements, and technical evaluation criteria. Vendors will need to carefully review Attachment B (Scope of Work) and Attachment D (Technical Criteria) to understand the specific requirements for the Guacamole Mesa trail project. Although a specific budget range is not stated, interested vendors must submit a comprehensive cost proposal using the provided cost sheet template. The procurement suggests a professional-level environmental assessment project, likely requiring specialized knowledge of landscape ecology, trail design, and environmental conservation principles specific to the Zion National Park region.