UCA - South Creek Solar & Generator Project

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) is soliciting bids for the South Creek Solar & Generator Project located on the Henry Mountain range in Garfield County, Utah. This procurement, identified as solicitation number NS23-182, seeks contractors to perform solar upgrades and generator work at a radio site. Bid submissions are due on July 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM MDT through the U3P/SciQuest portal, with a maximum file upload limit of 50 MB. Contractors must submit comprehensive proposals including all costs and bid totals, and are required to sign the attached Short Form Construction Contract. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes, including nonresidential building construction, power sources, batteries and generators, exterior finishing materials, industrial building construction, fence construction, and utilities management. Potential bidders were required to submit any questions through the U3P Questions and Answers Board by July 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM, and must thoroughly review the entire solicitation to ensure compliance with all requirements.

This is a courtesy posting by the Utah Public Procurement Place, meaning responses should be directed specifically to Nikki Sanchez, and the Division of Purchasing will not accept submissions. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in solar and generator installation at radio sites. The project involves upgrading infrastructure in a remote mountain location, which may require specialized technical capabilities and equipment. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was provided in the available documentation. Interested parties are advised that the contract award will not be posted on the website, and further information must be obtained by directly contacting the designated individual or office. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities, previous similar project experiences, and ability to work in challenging geographical environments.