NS26-60 Utah Inland Port Authority - Bond & Disclosure Counsel Services

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is issuing a solicitation under contract number NS26-60 to procure Bond & Disclosure Counsel Services, with a posting date of November 18, 2025. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation process, assigning significant weight to firm experience, key personnel qualifications, and approach, totaling 1,250 points, with an additional 200 points allocated for cost, culminating in a maximum of 1,450 points. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by December 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm MT, with questions due by December 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm MT. The process requires separate submissions of technical, cost, and contractual documents, including redlined standard terms in Word format. The contract value is not specified, but the scope involves legal services related to bond issuance and disclosure, with deliverables considered work made for hire, transferring ownership to UIPA. The contractual framework incorporates numerous clauses covering responsibilities, indemnity, confidentiality, force majeure, and compliance with federal and state laws, including Utah's Executive Order 2019-1. Notably, the contract mandates strict adherence to anti-discrimination laws, debarment certifications, and E-Verify employment verification, with non-compliance constituting material breaches. The agreement emphasizes the importance of background checks for personnel, record retention for six years, and audit rights. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the destination by UIPA. The scope of work involves providing legal counsel for bond and disclosure matters, with specific standards and technical requirements detailed in attachments such as UIPA’s standard terms, confidentiality claim forms, and cost proposal templates. Packaging and marking requirements are not explicitly addressed, indicating that standard state procurement practices apply, with no military standards referenced. The evaluation process is a trade-off, prioritizing technical merit over price, with minimum thresholds established to qualify for cost consideration. Overall, the solicitation underscores compliance, confidentiality, and professional qualifications as critical components of the procurement process.