BD26-81 ReEDS / GAMS

The Utah Division of Purchasing has issued a notice of intent to award a contract without competition for GAMS software to support the ReEDS electricity system capacity planning and dispatch model, under solicitation number BD26-81. The procurement is designated as a sole source under NAICS code 541511, based on the determination that only one vendor can provide the required software, which is essential for maintaining continuity and operational compatibility with existing ReEDS modeling infrastructure developed in Python, GAMS, and Julia. The software license includes the GAMS/Base Module and two GAMS/CPLEX updates, configured for a single unnamed floating user on a network with support for up to 26 cores, under license ID DC17209, with an estimated total contract value of $32,000. The proposed contract term is one year with renewal options for four additional years, and the quoted price includes annual maintenance, support, and free updates with no auto-renewal; renewal costs are estimated at $7,820 per year from 2028 through 2031. Performance will occur in Utah under F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid terms, with no freight cost incurred. The acquisition process adheres to Utah Procurement Code provisions permitting non-competitive awards when only one source exists, and vendors are prohibited from contacting the conducting procurement unit directly. Interested parties may challenge the sole source determination during a public notice period ending June 17, 2026, by submitting a detailed explanation with evidence that an alternative vendor can provide a comparable or superior product meeting all technical specifications, including documentation of equivalent functionality or transitional cost comparisons. All submissions must comply with Utah’s business confidentiality requirements under state code § 63G-2-305, which mandates simultaneous submission of redacted and non-redacted versions of proposals with a concise justification for protection of trade secrets, and prohibits complete redaction. Additionally, vendors must certify compliance with state anti-boycott statutes, affirming they are not engaged in an economic boycott or boycott of Israel, and the procurement is covered under TAA Approval RITM027806. No inspection, packaging, or administrative details are specified, and award is contingent upon the Division of Purchasing confirming no valid challenges exist after the notice period.