Utah Department of Natural Resources, Foam Blocks for Target Shooting

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, issued an Invitation for Bid (KI22-58) for 121 foam target shooting blocks on May 20, 2022. The procurement specifically seeks foam blocks measuring 10 x 10 x 50 inches that are compatible with existing target range frames, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2022. The bid was opened on May 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM MDT and closed on May 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The solicitation was conducted through the Utah Public Procurement Place system, with delivery specified to a Salt Lake City address. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, pricing, and compliance with state procurement requirements, which include certifications related to vendor business practices and licensing.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting open competition among vendors. Commodity codes associated with the procurement indicate the items relate to sports equipment, personal safety equipment, camping and outdoor equipment, and fishing and hunting equipment. The contract was ultimately awarded to Karl Plato on June 1, 2022. While a specific budget range was not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves 121 foam blocks, suggesting a moderate-scale purchase. The solicitation includes provisions for potential technological upgrades and notes that additional legislative funding may be incorporated into the contract if appropriated. The primary contact for the procurement was Kim Clausing, who managed the bidding process through the state's procurement system.