AM26-35 Waste pumping for Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation

The contract involves providing waste pumping services at Fred Hayes State Park in Utah, with a term of five years and a requirement for vendors to guarantee their pricing for the first two years. The procurement is managed by the Utah Division of Purchasing and the Division of State Parks, with the award going to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The scope includes pumping vault toilets and septic tanks, rental of portable toilets, and related maintenance, with detailed pricing structures based on hourly rates, per-gallon charges, and rental fees. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to schedules, environmental compliance, and regulatory standards, with services to be performed at the park's facilities, which include 22 vault toilets and 10 septic tanks. Delivery is FOB Destination, with responsibility passing upon final inspection and acceptance, which must occur within 30 days of service. The contractual framework is governed by the State of Utah’s standard terms and conditions, which incorporate specific clauses related to law, compliance, insurance, warranties, termination, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. Notably, the contract requires vendors to certify participation in the E-Verify system, certify they are not engaged in economic boycotts or providing forced labor products, and certify that they are not restricted foreign entities. The award process is based solely on lowest cost among bids meeting all mandatory minimum requirements, with no explicit weighting or evaluation criteria beyond price and compliance. Amendments or scope changes must be in writing and signed by both parties. Payment procedures specify invoicing within 30 days, with the contract stipulating that all deliveries are FOB Destination, and responsibility for damages remains with the contractor until acceptance. The procurement process mandates electronic submission via the Utah Public Procurement Place portal, with no specified page limits, and emphasizes strict compliance with all solicitation instructions, including confidentiality and submission deadlines.