MW27-1 Vehicle modified to include wheelchair conversion

The Utah Division of Purchasing has issued a sole-source solicitation, MW27-1, for a vehicle modified to include a wheelchair conversion, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The procurement is being conducted without competition based on a justification that meets Utah Procurement Code criteria, including the absence of alternative sources, significant transitional costs from switching vendors, or impracticality of a standard competitive process. The award is contingent on written approval from the Division of Purchasing, and vendors may challenge the sole-source determination by providing evidence of an alternative qualified source and a cost comparison demonstrating lower overall expenses. All submissions must be made electronically through the designated portal, with offerors required to submit both redacted and non-redacted versions of their proposals, particularly if they claim trade secrets or confidential commercial information under Utah Code § 63G-2-305. A mandatory anti-boycott certification is required, obligating vendors to affirm they are not participating in an economic boycott of Israel and to immediately notify the state if their status changes. The place of performance is Utah, though no precise delivery location, period of performance, or contract value is specified. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, packaging standards, inspection criteria, payment details, or contracting officer information are included in the documentation, indicating a state-specific process governed solely by Utah law. The contract does not reference socioeconomic set-asides, size certifications, UEI or CAGE codes, or federal invoicing systems, and no formal evaluation factors, scoring methodology, or contract type are defined beyond the justification for non-competitive award.