Update Green House Infrastructure

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Department of Human Services/Juvenile Justice Services, is soliciting bids for updating the greenhouse infrastructure at the Decker Lake Youth Center in West Valley City, Utah. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number LC17098-1 seeks comprehensive infrastructure improvements including roof and wall coverings, heating system and thermostat controls, venting and fans, and air flow and evaporative cooling systems. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and attendance is required for bidders to be eligible to submit a proposal. The bid opening is on 5/9/2017 at 9:00 AM MST, with a closing date of 5/24/2017 at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders must provide detailed vendor information, including legal company name, tax identification number, contact details, and business type, and must comply with secure facility rules and local codes. The contract work must be completed by June 20, 2017, with the procurement resulting in a single contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded through the State of Utah and will be executed as a purchase order, with the greenhouse serving as a learning tool for youth at the center. Bidders must obtain necessary permits and strictly adhere to specified requirements to be considered for the contract. Alternate bids will not be accepted, and vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet the comprehensive infrastructure upgrade specifications. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves a complete renovation of the greenhouse infrastructure, suggesting a moderate-scale investment by the state. The contract will be awarded based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid, with a clear focus on meeting the technical and operational requirements of the Decker Lake Youth Center's greenhouse facility.