NC26-45 Hydropad Relocation Service

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is conducting a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) for a specialized hydropad relocation service through its Natural Resources Law Enforcement unit. The primary objective is to move an existing inground hydropad from Huntington State Park to a new location at the Kanab Aquatic Invasive Species mandatory inspection station along northbound State Highway 89. The project requires a vendor with specific capabilities, including heavy equipment access, qualified drivers, and expertise in hydropad assembly and disassembly procedures. Mandatory vendor qualifications include possessing cranes or front-end loaders, trucks capable of transporting heavy metal components, and demonstrable knowledge of hydropad relocation processes. Evaluation criteria will prioritize vendor expertise in hydropad assembly and transportation capabilities. The procurement is being conducted under Administrative Rule R33-105 for Small Purchases of Professional Service Providers and Consultants, with a small purchase threshold of $100,000. Submissions are due by December 17, 2025, and all questions must be submitted through the U3P portal during the designated question and answer period. The project must be completed by March 1, 2026, with the hydropad fully reassembled and prepared for subsequent plumbing installation.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated project budget is $25,000, well below the $100,000 small purchase threshold. While the agency suggested Hydro Engineering (represented by Marty McFadden) as a potential respondent, this does not indicate an incumbent vendor. The procurement documents explicitly instruct vendors not to include pricing information in their qualifications submissions. Primary agency contacts for this project are Jeremy Butler (jgbutler@utah.gov, 435-310-0238) and Bruce Johnson (brucejohnson@utah.gov, 385-228-3066). Vendors must certify compliance with Utah Code provisions regarding anti-boycott actions and confirm they are not providing forced labor products or technology from restricted foreign entities. The State reserves the right to conduct discussions with reasonably susceptible vendors, request best and final offers, or cancel the solicitation. Any award notification will not constitute a binding contract; only a fully executed Purchase Order or contract will create a legal obligation.