Xeriscape Gravel (Decorative Rock) Utah State Correctional Facility - Salt Lake City

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, acting on behalf of the Utah Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of decorative multi-colored rock—specifically pink and gray—to the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City under an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered RR26-31. The procurement has a fixed budget of $400,000, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest all-inclusive cost per ton, with the goal of maximizing total tonnage within that budget. Delivery must be completed by June 30, 2026, with no exceptions, and the final Purchase Order will allocate an even split between the two rock types. The delivery location is a restricted, officer-controlled access point on prison property, requiring valid government-issued identification for entry, and all shipments are F.O.B. Destination, meaning the vendor bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery is complete. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order, and vendors must guarantee their pricing for the duration of the project. The solicitation contains no federal contract clauses under FAR or DFARS but instead relies on Utah state-specific terms and conditions governing performance, compliance, and liability. Offerors must comply with several mandatory certifications and requirements, including E-Verify registration for all Utah-based employees, certification that no goods or services originate from restricted foreign entities or involve forced labor, and adherence to anti-boycott laws regarding Israel. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, plus $1 million in cyber liability coverage, and must obtain all necessary permits and licenses at their own expense. Personnel accessing the facility must pass background checks, and all confidential information must be safeguarded per Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act. The State retains the right to inspect and accept goods upon delivery and has thirty days to do so; nonconforming material must be corrected by the vendor at no additional cost. The contract is public record under GRAMA, and no publicity or media references may be made without prior written approval. Performance is strictly time-sensitive, and failure to meet the deadline constitutes a material breach. Subcontractors are bound by the same terms as the prime contractor, and the State has audit rights over all subcontractor records. Disputes are governed by Utah law and must be litigated in Salt Lake County’s Third Judicial District Court.