AS27-5 Natural Capital Management

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking a contractor to deliver professional services aimed at assessing, quantifying, enhancing, and monitoring wildlife habitats across state Wildlife Management Areas, while also facilitating the verification and transaction of natural capital assets. The selected vendor will play a critical role in translating ecological improvements into financial opportunities by promoting qualified natural capital assets to generate additional revenue streams that directly support ongoing management and enhancement activities on these areas. This contract requires a comprehensive understanding of ecological valuation, market mechanisms for natural capital, and the ability to align conservation outcomes with economic incentives. The contract term is initially set for ten years, with the possibility of two additional ten-year renewal periods, creating a potential 30-year engagement. Vendors must guarantee their pricing for the entire duration of the contract, ensuring cost stability and predictability for the state. The solicitation, titled AS27-5 Natural Capital Management, was posted on July 28, 2026, with proposals due by August 11, 2026. Award will be made to the most qualified and responsive vendor based on a scoring system compliant with state procurement code, and all work will be performed within the state of Utah. Ann Schliep serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding this procurement.