Pinyon Jay Monitoring Equipment

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (KL22-95) for Pinyon Jay Monitoring Equipment, seeking to procure 4 Solar 2g Platform Transmitting Terminals (PTT) with mounting materials and an associated Argos Data Plan for 5 years of service, to be delivered to Cedar City in Iron County. The solicitation was open from January 26, 2022, at 4:00 PM MST to February 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST, with a requested delivery deadline of April 15, 2022. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest cost per line item, with the potential for multiple contract awards. Bidders were required to meet specific prerequisites, including maintaining applicable licenses, certifying no debarment, and affirming no conflicts of interest. The procurement process mandated compliance with state procurement codes and included additional specifications such as certification of not engaging in boycotts and avoiding telecommunications equipment from specific manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE.

Lotek Wireless Incorporated was initially awarded the product line item as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder but voluntarily withdrew their bid for the service line item. The solicitation did not explicitly detail set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was structured to be executed as a purchase order, with potential for technology upgrades and consideration of legislative appropriations. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement was focused on acquiring specialized monitoring equipment for wildlife research purposes. The bid process emphasized vendor compliance with state regulations and ethical business practices, including requirements for non-discriminatory and transparent procurement methods.