Quotes JF26-74 Jordanelle Reservoir Artificial fish habitat structures

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, through the Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking quotes for the procurement and delivery of artificial fish habitat structures for installation in the Provo River arm of Jordanelle Reservoir. The specific deliverables consist of 20 Mossback Safe Haven Kits, 15 Mossback Safe Haven XL Kits, 20 Mossback Trophy Tree Kits, 35 Mossback Trophy Tree XL Kits, 10 Mossback Root Wad Kits, and 15 Mossback Fry Fortress structures, totaling 95 individual habitat units. The primary objectives are to enhance fish habitat, support natural reproduction and sustainable fish populations, improve forage fish recruitment, and increase angler catch opportunities while addressing documented issues including declining Yellow Perch populations, poor smallmouth bass growth rates, and insufficient deep water habitat during seasonal draw downs. All structures must be constructed from textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth, feature snag-resistant limbs arranged in a "V" shape to collect sediment and encourage macrophyte growth, and require minimal assembly, with height requirements ranging from 40 to 63 inches when deployed and width capabilities between 7 and 9 feet. Evaluation of quotes will be based on objective responsiveness criteria outlined in the Utah Procurement Code, with award going to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost quote; vendors must submit cost sheets without multiple or alternate bids. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with quotes due by May 12, 2026, and vendors must address any solicitation ambiguities or exceptions during the question and answer period or risk rejection.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting which types of organizations may respond to this Request for Quotes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are referenced. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, certifications, and anti-discrimination provisions, and must maintain commercial general liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits and commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence if vehicles are used. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the contractor bearing all transportation costs and liability until final inspection and acceptance, and the contractor must warrant all items for one year. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, though vendors are required to submit detailed cost sheets for evaluation.