NC26-82 Thousand Lake Phase IV CRI (WRI 6596)

This procurement solicitation, identified as NC26-82 for the Thousand Lake Phase IV CRI project, is an Invitation for Bid issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Wildlife unit to secure archaeological survey services for land near Capitol Reef National Park. The solicitation is restricted to vendors pre-approved on the State’s Archaeology Approved Vendor List, and only those on this list are eligible to respond; failure to meet this prerequisite will render a bid non-responsive. The award is expected to be granted to the single highest-scoring, responsive, and responsible vendor based on the AVL for Archaeology scoring system, though the detailed criteria and weights for scoring are not disclosed. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the U3P portal by the deadline of July 1, 2026, and any deviations from the solicitation not resolved during the official question and answer period will result in rejection. The contract requires strict adherence to delivery timelines, with time being of the essence, and all work must be performed in Utah under F.O.B. Destination terms, with the contractor bearing all transportation and handling costs. Pricing must be guaranteed for the full duration of the project, and invoices must reference the Purchase Order number and be submitted within 30 days of delivery for payment processing, with payments due within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and subject to interest under the Utah Prompt Payment Act if delayed beyond 60 days. Contractors must maintain current and compliant insurance coverage, including workers’ compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of at least $1 million per occurrence combined. Failure to provide proof of insurance or maintain coverage constitutes a material breach and grounds for immediate termination. Vendors must certify compliance with state and federal regulations, including non-debarment, prohibition of forced labor under Utah Code 63G-6a-121, and non-participation in economic boycotts of the State of Israel pursuant to Utah Code 63G-27 et seq. Contractors employing personnel in Utah must be enrolled in E-Verify and require all subcontractors to provide an affidavit certifying their E-Verify participation. Any technology or systems provided must not originate from a restricted foreign entity. The State reserves the right to mandate background checks for any vendor staff or subcontractors with access to secure facilities or sensitive data. All documents and records related to the contract are subject to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAM