Utah State Parks Topdressing Sand - Resolicitation

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) AS19022 seeking topdressing sand for Wasatch Mountain and Soldier Hollow Golf Courses located in Midway, Utah. The procurement specifically requires golf course topdressing sand with a minimum 90% silica content, with two separate line items of one ton of sand for each golf course. The solicitation was conducted electronically through SciQuest, with bidders required to submit comprehensive vendor information, confirm no outstanding tax liens, and demonstrate compliance with technical specifications outlined in Attachment B. Evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness, compliance with prerequisites, and lowest cost. The bid was opened on August 10, 2018, and closed on August 20, 2018, with a planned contract term of five years. Bidder qualifications included maintaining applicable licenses and avoiding debarment or suspension from governmental contracts.

The solicitation did not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement was ultimately awarded to Ballingham Golf, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract was structured to establish a single contract for topdressing sand procurement. Bidders were required to demonstrate financial stability, technical competence, and ability to meet the precise sand specification requirements. The procurement process emphasized competitive sealed proposals, with an intent to select a vendor capable of consistently providing high-quality topdressing sand that meets the 90% silica content requirement for the two state park golf courses.