NC27-122 Vacuum Air Lift VAL Upgrade Springville Fish Hatchery

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife, is soliciting bids to upgrade the Vacuum Air Lift (VAL) system at Springville Fish Hatchery under IFB NC27-122, with bids due October 15, 2026.

The scope encompasses design, engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of an upgraded VAL system to replace or significantly modify existing equipment with modern, higher-capacity components. No mandatory site visit is required, though bidders are encouraged to review facility conditions independently.

The procurement is structured for a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. All vendors must guarantee pricing for the entire project duration with no price escalation clauses; fixed project costs must extend from award through final completion and acceptance.

Contractor insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence if vehicles are used. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid by the contractor. The State Entity has thirty days post-delivery to inspect and accept or reject items. Invoices submitted within thirty days of delivery will be paid within thirty days of correct receipt. Contractors must certify debarment status, employment eligibility through E-Verify, conflict of interest compliance, and adherence to state and federal regulations. The purchase order is governed by Utah state law with venue in Salt Lake City's Third Judicial District Court.

Funding is provided through the State of Utah Wildlife Division budget.