Speed Gas/Gun/Access Ports for Correctional Facility

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, specifically the Utah Department of Corrections (UDOC), issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number CH17026-1 for twenty-four (24) Speed Gas/Gun/Access Ports, Less Spacers to be delivered to the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, UT. The procurement was structured as a competitive bidding process with a bid opening on May 19, 2017, at 11:00 AM MST and a closing date of May 26, 2017, at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders were required to provide comprehensive vendor information and confirm compliance with mandatory minimum requirements, including maintaining applicable licenses and avoiding tax liens. The contract was to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery required by June 30, 2017. Evaluation criteria focused on vendor responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and overall bid value, with a particular emphasis on meeting the technical requirements for correctional facility security equipment.

The solicitation did not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement covered commodity codes related to security equipment, law enforcement supplies, and public safety services, suggesting a specialized market for correctional facility infrastructure components. Ultimately, Fasport, Inc. was awarded the contract, which was denominated in US Dollars. While specific budget details were not provided in the available documentation, the procurement was for a specific quantity of specialized security ports, indicating a targeted and potentially limited financial scope. The contract appears to be focused on enhancing security infrastructure at the Central Utah Correctional Facility, with a clear emphasis on precise technical specifications and vendor qualifications.