Sand Injector for Soldier Hollow Golf Course

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Division of Parks and Recreation, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MG20-110 for a sand injector for the Soldier Hollow Golf Course located in Midway, Utah. The procurement focused on acquiring a specialized piece of equipment that includes delivery, installation, and training. The bid was opened on February 28, 2020, at 12:00 AM MST and closed on March 11, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a requirement for the sand injector to be delivered within 90 days after the order placement. The procurement covered multiple commodity codes, including specialized trade construction services, agricultural equipment, sports and recreation equipment, and facilities maintenance. Vendors were required to maintain applicable licenses, respond to mandatory minimum requirements, and provide comprehensive vendor information. The procurement process intended to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with electronic bid submissions accepted through SciQuest.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that could respond to the bid. The procurement was conducted using US dollars and followed standard Utah state procurement regulations. STEC Equipment Inc was ultimately awarded the contract, suggesting they were the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all procurement requirements. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement was for a single line item encompassing the sand injector, its delivery, installation, and associated training. The contract appeared to be a direct purchase for equipment specific to the Soldier Hollow Golf Course's maintenance and operational needs, with no indication of multi-year or ongoing service contract provisions.