SLED Opportunity · UTAH · UTAH
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Utah Division of Purchasing intends to award a contract without competition for two wood chippers due to unique sourcing conditions. The opportunity includes submission deadlines and required documentation for contesting vendors.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT ENGAGING IN A STANDARD PROCUREMENT PROCESSThe Division of Purchasing is publishing this notice pursuant to the Utah Procurement Code. The Conducting Procurement Unit submitted this form to the Division of Purchasing claiming that it intends to award a contract without competition if it is determined by the Division of Purchasing, in writing, that:there is only one source for the procurement item;transitional costs are a significant consideration in selecting a procurement item; orthe award of a contract is under circumstances, described in rules adopted by the applicable rulemaking authority, that make awarding the contract through a standard procurement process impractical and not in the best interest of the procurement unit.In the Files section the Conducting Procurement Unit has identified its justification for wanting to award a contract without engaging in standard procurement process. You MUST read all of the documentation in the Files.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 13th 2026, 10:00 AM MDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 16th 2026, 2:00 PM MDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Apr 21st 2026, 2:00 PM MDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| If submitting a contest, vendor certifies that it has read all of the documents attached to this notice. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required |
| Contesting vendors must upload the required information per the Part 8 document as an answer to this question. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Provide your firm's contact information, including the name, phone number, and email address of your firm's authorized representative. | Data Type: Text | N/A | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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