UDOT Notice of Sole Source-3-Layer Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) System

The Utah Department of Transportation is proposing to award a sole-source contract for the installation of a 3-Layer Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) System to Cardinal Coatings, with an estimated total cost of $96,632.21, without going through a competitive procurement process. This decision is based on the justification that only one source is available for this specific system, as defined under Utah state procurement rules, and public notice has been issued to allow stakeholders to comment or identify any other qualified suppliers. The procurement is not soliciting bids or proposals in the traditional sense; instead, it seeks confirmation that no alternative providers exist and that the selected solution is necessary due to technical specificity, operational continuity, or prohibitive transition costs. The project involves non-invasive pipe rehabilitation using the FRP system to restore structural integrity without excavation, and the work is to be performed anywhere within the state of Utah under UDOT jurisdiction. The vendor’s quote, scope of work, cost-benefit analysis, and conflict of interest disclosure are required attachments, all of which must be publicly accessible and submitted through UDOT’s Procurement Services Office. Although no formal contract clause references or federal acquisition regulation provisions are applicable, the procurement follows Utah’s administrative code requiring detailed documentation and pre-approval before award. The F.O.B. term is indicated as destination with freight prepaid, but no specific delivery schedule, inspection criteria, acceptance protocols, or packaging standards are outlined. Payment will be processed via purchase order using the provided accounting code format 8301 XDA B87E12, and remittance is to be sent to the vendor’s Salt Lake City address. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a public comment period ending May 19, 2026, during which any interested party may challenge the sole-source determination. No small business certifications, UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic designations were disclosed or required, and no formal evaluation factors or scoring criteria exist since the award is not competitive. The procuring agency has not identified a specific contracting officer or COR, though Jake Brown of Roadway Operations is listed as the administrative point of contact for technical coordination.