Public Health Institute to Maintain Utah Healthy Places Index

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services intends to award a sole source contract to the Public Health Institute for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Utah Healthy Places Index, a data platform providing census tract-level information on community conditions and social determinants of health. The procurement is justified as a sole source due to the unique nature of the software and data infrastructure required, with no other entity possessing the proprietary system, licensing rights, or established technical framework necessary to deliver the required services. The contract, identified by solicitation number KR26-31, has a one-year base term with four optional years for renewal, and a total estimated value of $1,194,407. Key deliverables include a Software as a Service license for the Utah HPI platform, maintenance, 24 hours of technical assistance, premium user access with control panel functionality, updates to existing indicators and decision support layers, and the addition of new indicators at DHHS’s request. Additional services include data and feature enhancements, training, and ongoing support, with performance measured by the timely and complete update of all indicators. The contract is funded through two periods: $50,000 for July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, and $25,000 for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The primary components are financially detailed in line items covering licensing, indirect costs at 16.2%, and technical assistance. The contract includes strict compliance obligations under federal and state regulations, including adherence to Uniform Guidance, GAAP, HIPAA, HITECH, and the Davis-Bacon Act. The Contractor must maintain commercial general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, with commercial auto liability coverage required if vehicles are used in performance. All invoicing must be submitted within 20 days after service completion or goods delivery, with payment issued within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Final billings are due within 14 days of contract expiration, and no payments will be made for items billed more than twelve months after the end of the fiscal year in which services were rendered. Records must be retained for at least six years after final payment, or longer if audits are pending. The Contractor is fully liable for actions of its agents, employees, officers, partners, and subcontractors, and must certify compliance with E-Verify, refrain from participating in a boycott of Israel, and disclose any potential