SLED Opportunity · UTAH · UTAH
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State of Utah seeks bids for two boat motors: one airboat motor needed by Sept 1, 2026 for emergency search and rescue, and one jet boat motor by Jan 5, 2027. Vendors must meet specifications and budgets. Multiple awards possible with separate line items for motors and shipping.
Issuing Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of PurchasingConducting Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Outdoor RecreationThe purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract to provide:two different motors. One for an airboat (This is an emergency because the boat is used for search and rescue). The agency's preferred date to receive this motor is by or before Sept. 1, 2026 where it's an emergency. The second motor is for a Jet Boat. The agencys preferred date to receive this motor is by or before Jan. 5, 2027. The specifications, preferred due dates and budgets are listed in Attachment B Scope of Work for each motor. (Remember motor specifications and budget must be met for Motor 1 and Motor 2 in order to make a bid on either motor.)Mandatory Site Visit: NoneIt is anticipated that this IFB may result in multiple contract awards.The methodology or formula that will be used to determine the number of contract awards is: there will be two separate line items for each motor. One for the motor and one for shipping. A vendor does not have to bid on both motors in order to receive an award. The vendor closest to the preferred due date without going past the preferred due date may receive an award. The vendor that is closest to the preferred due date by goinig past the preferred due date may be awarded. (This situation is where no vendor is able to ship and deliver the motor by the preferred due date.)Length of Contract: preferable as short as possible, but when both motors have been received. Air boat motor preferred due date is by or before Sept. 1, 2026. Jet Boat motor is by or before Jan. 5, 2027.Vendor must guarantee its pricing until the agency receives both motors at their dock.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 16th 2026, 1:00 PM MDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 27th 2026, 2:00 PM MDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 30th 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 | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor must meet the required specifications and budget listed in Attachment B Scope of Work for each motor they’re bidding on in order to be eligible for award. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Award of Motors: Vendor may bid on one or both motors. The agency requests delivery by or before the preferred due date. Motor 1(Airboat Motor)-preferred due date is by or before Sept. 1, 2026, and Motor 2 – (Jetboat Motor) preferred due date is by or before Jan. 5, 2027. If no vendor meets the preferred due date on either motor an award may be made to the vendor who is beyond, but closest to the preferred due date. Vendor must meet the specifications and budget posted in Attachment B Scope of Work | Data Type: Yes/No | 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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