Speed/Gas Ports for Correctional Facility

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Utah Department of Corrections (UDOC), issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number CH17026 for eight (8) Speed/Gas Ports, without spacers, to be installed at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. The procurement was structured as an electronic bid submission through SciQuest, with a bid opening date of April 26, 2017 at 9:00 AM MST and a closing date of May 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders were required to provide comprehensive vendor information, including legal company name, tax identification number, contact details, and business type. The procurement targeted specific commodity codes including gaskets, fuels, fluid and gas distribution, and compressors. The primary evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with mandatory prerequisites including maintaining applicable professional licenses and meeting specific business status requirements.

The solicitation did not explicitly detail set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the bid was ultimately canceled due to a material error, with plans to re-solicit under a new solicitation number (CH17026-1). No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details were specified in the available documentation. While specific award value or budget range was not disclosed, the procurement was limited to the procurement of eight Speed/Gas Ports for the correctional facility. Potential bidders were expected to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with procurement requirements, and the ability to provide the specified equipment meeting the UDOC's operational needs. The re-solicitation suggests the state remained committed to acquiring these ports through a competitive bidding process.