NC27-5 Northern Utah Regional Long-Range Recreation Planning

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with the Division of Outdoor Recreation, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number NC27-5 to contract a vendor for the development of a comprehensive long-range recreation plan for Northern Utah. The contract, expected to last five years, requires the selected vendor to provide expert planning services tailored to the region’s outdoor recreation needs, with a focus on sustainable growth, public access, and resource management. The vendor must guarantee all pricing for the first 12 months of the contract, and any future price increases must be supported by documented market research and formally approved by the agency; each approved increase will remain fixed for a 12-month period thereafter. Proposals are due by August 20, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder with the highest evaluation score, as determined by the procurement code. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Natalie Christensen, reachable via email at nbchristensen@utah.gov. The work is to be performed within the state of Utah, and the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors without set-asides. The opportunity is posted on the Utah BonfireHub platform, and vendors are expected to submit detailed plans demonstrating their capacity to deliver a strategic, data-driven recreation framework that aligns with the state’s long-term goals for outdoor recreation in the Northern Region.