NC27-8 QUAIL CREEK STATE PARK GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICES

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids for garbage removal services at Quail Creek State Park in Hurricane, Utah, under solicitation number NC27-8. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a five-year term, and award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. Bidders must guarantee their pricing for the first twelve months of performance and comply with mandatory state-specific requirements, including E-Verify participation for all Utah-based employees, certification of non-participation in any unsanctioned boycott of Israel, and adherence to restrictions on technology sourcing from designated foreign entities. Performance is required at the park site, with weekly dumpster collections during peak season and biweekly service in the off-season, along with prompt response to missed pickups, spill cleanup, and maintenance of eight six-yard dumpsters in working condition. All work must conform to federal, state, and local waste regulations and state employment laws, including Title VII and the ADA. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence in commercial general liability and $1 million in commercial automobile liability if vehicles are used, along with workers’ compensation as mandated by law. Contractors must obtain prior written approval before referencing the State in any public materials and are prohibited from assigning or subcontracting any portion of the work without explicit consent. All work product developed under the contract is owned exclusively by the State and deemed a "work made for hire." The State retains the right to inspect and accept services at the delivery location within thirty days of performance, with acceptance contingent on conformity to specifications, absence of defects, and compliance with all applicable laws. Payments are subject to Utah’s Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due within thirty days of receipt and interest accruing after sixty days if unpaid. The contractor must maintain records for six years after final payment, and key obligations including confidentiality, indemnity, insurance, and warranty survive contract termination. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Utah’s U3P platform by August 20, 2026, with no mandatory site visit required.