SS 2026-10 - Single Source for Purchase of Plane and Surveillance System

Utah County is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a Contract without engaging in a standard competitive procurement process for the purchase of an aircraft and surveillance system under solicitation SS 2026-10. This single source procurement, posted on April 30, 2026, with a due date of May 6, 2026, is being pursued under Utah County Procurement Policy provisions that permit non-competitive awards when market analysis determines only one supplier is available to meet County needs or when unique design and no viable alternatives exist. The procurement involves the acquisition of aircraft and surveillance system capabilities to support County operational requirements. AirMax Patrol LLC and Rapid Imaging Solutions have been identified as the sole sources capable of providing the required aircraft and surveillance system meeting the County's specific technical and operational needs. The Letter of Determination documents the County's formal justification for bypassing the standard competitive bidding process and establishes the legal basis for proceeding with direct negotiation and contract award to these identified vendors.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were identified in the available documentation for this procurement opportunity. AirMax Patrol LLC and Rapid Imaging Solutions are the incumbent vendors identified for this single source award. The documentation does not specify award values, budget ranges, or particular infrastructure or technology integration requirements. This procurement represents a direct award to the pre-identified vendors without the opportunity for competing bids from other organizations, reflecting the County's determination that these vendors possess unique capabilities that cannot be replicated by alternative suppliers in the current market.