NC26-56 Golf Carts for State Parks

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of State Parks, is conducting a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP NC26-56) for the procurement of golf carts designed for rough terrain courses at four state golf facilities: Soldier Hollow, Wasatch Mountain, Green River, and Palisade. The division currently operates approximately 450 golf carts and anticipates purchasing 60–100 units annually based on funding availability and operational needs. Vendors must supply new electric or gas-powered golf carts meeting comprehensive minimum specifications, including two-seat configuration, 48-volt electric or EFI gas motors, self-compensating rack-and-pinion steering, independent suspension, self-adjusting rear drum brakes, 10–15 mph speed capability, 800-pound load capacity, and 61 dBA operating noise levels. Deliverables include the carts themselves, delivery and setup services, basic staff training, and comprehensive manuals; vendors may also offer optional items such as golf cart accessories, maintenance and repair services, GPS units, and ADA-accessible adaptive carts. The RFP will result in a single contract award to the responsive and responsible vendor with the highest evaluation score, with a five-year initial contract term. Evaluation employs a 1,300-point scoring framework consisting of 1,000 technical points and 300 cost points, with technical criteria addressing compliance with minimum specifications and technical requirements (250 points), product lifecycle and operational value (250 points), warranty and maintenance support (200 points), delivery and lead time (150 points), and vendor experience and qualifications (150 points); proposals must achieve a minimum technical score threshold of 600 points (60 percent) to advance. The proposal submission deadline is February 17, 2026, with proposals posted February 2, 2026; vendors must guarantee pricing for the initial 12-month period, and any future price increases must be submitted with market research documentation and require agency approval, with each approved increase guaranteed for one additional year.

The RFP documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting response eligibility based on organization type. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with Utah Code provisions regarding boycotts, forced labor, and restricted foreign entities, register with the E-Verify Status Verification System, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, along with commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence if vehicles are used in contract performance. All goods must be delivered F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid with a one-year warranty on parts and labor; the State Entity has 30 days to inspect and accept deliverables and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice. The RFP documentation does not specify a stated budget range or award value, though the anticipated annual purchasing volume of 60–100 units across a five-year contract term indicates potential for substantial aggregate spending over the contract period.