Wasatch Highlands Preliminary Municipality Feasibility Consultant

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor's Office, is conducting a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15 to procure a Wasatch Highlands Preliminary Municipality Feasibility Consultant. The consultant must conduct a comprehensive feasibility study analyzing the proposed preliminary municipality incorporation of Wasatch Highlands in Wasatch County, including population and density projections, water availability, demographic and tax base projections (initial and five-year), municipal service costs and revenues, fiscal impacts on surrounding areas, and potential new revenue sources. Key deliverables include a draft feasibility study due within 90 calendar days of contract execution and a final written study with a one-page summary due within 120 calendar days, along with public hearing presentations scheduled no later than 60 calendar days after final study submission. If a modified feasibility request is filed, the vendor must submit supplemental study drafts within 30 days and completed supplemental studies within 45 days. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in local government processes and economics, must not be affiliated with Wasatch County or the feasibility study sponsors, and may be required to provide recommendations for modifying the proposed municipality area to meet statutory compliance requirements. The solicitation is evaluated based on qualification statements without pricing components, with the highest-ranked vendor selected to negotiate contract terms at fair and reasonable compensation; if negotiations fail, the state may proceed with the next highest-ranked vendor. The due date for statements of qualifications is March 16, 2026, with all communications occurring through the U3P online system during the designated question and answer period.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to specific organization types based on disadvantaged enterprise status or other categorical limitations. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Vendors must comply with comprehensive prerequisites including certification of compliance with Utah Code provisions, anti-boycott provisions under UCA 63G-27, non-involvement with forced labor products or restricted foreign entities, and potential background checks if accessing secure facilities or sensitive data. Commercial liability insurance of minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate is required, along with workers' compensation insurance. Record retention obligations extend for six years after final payment, and a one-year warranty on all deliverables is mandated. The small purchase threshold for this project is $100,000, and specific pricing information has not been disclosed; compensation will be determined through post-award negotiations with the highest-ranked vendor at rates deemed fair and reasonable by the state. The State Entity reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice and may cancel the award or solicitation in full or in part in accordance with applicable Utah statutes.