R--GRAND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office, awarded a sole-source contract to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services on BLM-administered public lands within Grand County, Utah. The contract, identified by solicitation number 140L5726Q0016 and posted on April 30, 2026, is valued at an estimated $713,000 over a five-year period, including a base year and four option years. Performance is on an as-needed basis, focusing on patrols, enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, and operational support such as dispatch services via the Spillman Mobile system in high-traffic recreational areas like campgrounds and trailheads. The award is justified under statutory authorities 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and 43 U.S.C. § 1733, citing the unique jurisdictional authority and proven capability of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, with market research confirming no other entities can meet the operational needs due to staffing and equipment limitations. All deputies performing services must be certified by the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, ensuring compliance with state training and conduct standards. The place of performance is limited to BLM-managed lands, waters, roads, and trails in Grand County, with contract administration handled by the BLM’s Canyon Country District Office and oversight provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, David Hooper. No detailed pricing structure, contract clause text, inspection metrics, packaging requirements, or invoice procedures are specified in the available documentation, and no socioeconomic, size status, or UEI/CAGE information is provided. The contracting officer is Temujene H. Makua, with Daniel Walker serving as contract specialist, and no formal competitive evaluation factors, clause provisions from FAR Part 52, or submission requirements for proposals were included in the materials.