SSID Intent to Procure Sole Source HD Mainline Van Inspection System

Sandy Suburban Improvement District in Utah intends to procure an HD Mainline Van Inspection System from Dawson Infrastructure Solutions under sole-source authority, with a comment and contest deadline of July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and earliest purchase authorization on July 30, 2026. This is a non-competitive procurement; the District is not accepting bids, quotes, or proposals—only written contests with detailed justifications and alternative sourcing documentation if parties dispute the sole-source determination.

The scope comprises one closed-circuit television inspection system built on an E 450 chassis, including a 16-foot inspection van, IBAK inspection equipment, cameras, cables, tractors, reels, and related proprietary accessories. The estimated total cost is approximately $390,561.17. The District's sole-source justification rests on compatibility with existing IBAK proprietary equipment and software, significant existing inventory of compatible components accumulated over more than ten years of operations, existing staff training and expertise specific to IBAK systems, and established repair training and tooling infrastructure. The District notes that transitional costs associated with training personnel on alternative systems would be unreasonable, and that existing equipment and rental alternatives are available for emergency use. Interested parties contesting this procurement determination must submit written challenges to Kevin Mills, Fleet Manager/Procurement Officer, at the District office address or via email at bids@ssidut.gov by the July 29 deadline; failure to contest by that date precludes any future challenge.