Glenna Nelson is a Lead State Administrator. Glenna is associated with 46 contracts. Activity spans Offices of Lawyers, Marketing Consulting Services, and Janitorial Services.
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The State of Utah, through the Governor's Office of Economic Development and the Utah Office of Tourism, is seeking a single vendor for a five-year contract to provide fulfillment and visitor assistance services supporting the Life Elevated brand. The selected contractor will act as an extension of the Utah Office of Tourism team, managing the storage and distribution of travel publications and promotional materials, hosting software for guide requests, and providing trade show support through domestic and international shipping. Additionally, the vendor will provide customer service by managing toll-free phone lines and monitoring visitor email inboxes. To be eligible, vendors must certify at least five years of combined experience in guide distribution, mail strategy, and international shipping, and must guarantee their pricing for the full five-year term.
The contract will be awarded based on best value using a 1,000-point scale, where technical qualifications and key personnel are heavily weighted, and cost accounts for 10 percent of the total score. The evaluation process involves an initial screening for mandatory minimum requirements, followed by a technical review and a final cost evaluation for successful candidates. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt. The contractor must adhere to strict federal and state employment laws, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and comply with the Government Data Privacy Act regarding the protection of confidential information. All deliveries are handled as F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the state performing inspections within 30 days of receipt.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Office of State Treasurer, is seeking statements of qualifications for professional consulting services to support initiatives related to emerging financial technologies and payment systems. This solicitation, identified as GN27-102, is intended to award a contract under Administrative Rule R33-105 for the Small Purchases of Professional Service Providers and Consultants.
The project has a small purchase threshold of 100,000 dollars, and applicants are explicitly instructed not to include pricing in their initial submissions. Interested companies must submit their qualifications by the deadline of September 16, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Glenna Nelson.
UtahUT,
USA
NAICS
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) is seeking an Agency of Record for a 12-month engagement to establish a proof of concept for outbound marketing and communications aimed at attracting investment to Utah. With an approximate budget of 500,000 dollars, the project runs from November 2026 to October 2027. The primary objectives include establishing the Utah Elevated brand as a distinct economic development identity, executing a Go-To-Market strategy targeting high-growth industries such as Aerospace, Fintech, Life Sciences, AI, and Energy, and developing repeatable performance metrics aligned with the Barcelona Principles. Key deliverables include media concepts for paid, earned, shared, and owned channels, with an in-state campaign launch scheduled for December 2026 and an out-of-state launch in mid-January 2027.
The procurement process follows Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15, utilizing a multi-stage evaluation. Vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications limited to 10 pages, covering project outlines, schedules, agency background, and three relevant work examples. To advance to the interview stage, vendors must achieve a minimum technical score of 70 percent, and a subsequent 70 percent score during a 60-minute interview is required for award eligibility. The contract is subject to the State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for workers compensation insurance, strict data privacy compliance under the Government Data Privacy Act, and the transfer of all intellectual property to the State of Utah upon completion. Payment is processed within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of State Parks, is seeking a vendor to provide garbage removal services at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park under solicitation GN27-100. The contract involves the provision of one six-yard dumpster with a seasonal schedule consisting of 14 baseline lifts annually, as well as on-call contingency services requiring a 48-hour response time. The agreement is intended for a five-year term, with the requirement that the selected vendor guarantees its pricing for at least one year.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor based on the all-inclusive price per lift for scheduled services. Unofficial bid results indicate a proposal from Hughes Waste totaling 4,200 dollars for the annual scheduled lifts at a rate of 300 dollars per lift. All participating vendors must adhere to the State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, including compliance with E-verify, conflict of interest disclosures, and specific disposal and invoicing procedures outlined in the scope of work.
The Utah Office of Tourism, through the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, is seeking statements of qualifications from professional service providers to co-develop the curriculum and practical toolkits for the ELEV8 Utah Experience Development Program. This procurement is conducted under Administrative Rule R33-105 for small purchases of professional services, with a small purchase threshold of $100,000.00. The scope of work involves an estimated 195 professional hours, and while the total contract value is to be determined, the proposed payment structure involves 50% upfront and 50% upon completion. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications electronically via the U3P portal and are explicitly instructed not to include pricing in their initial qualification submissions.
The contract is governed by the State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, which mandate strict compliance with federal and state laws, including non-discrimination and anti-boycott certifications. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including Workers’ Compensation and Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. All custom deliverables developed for this project are considered work made for hire, with all intellectual property rights transferring to the State Entity. Evaluation is based on mandatory minimum requirements, and the State reserves the right to conduct discussions, hold interviews, or request best and final offers. Vendors claiming business confidentiality must provide both redacted and non-redacted versions of their proposals, noting that pricing information cannot be classified as confidential and will be considered public.
The Office of the Attorney General of Utah is soliciting legal services to support its investigation and litigation related to OpenAI, with bidding documents issued under solicitation number GN27-3. Vendors must submit proposals by the deadline of August 17, 2026, and are required to adhere strictly to all terms outlined in the full solicitation document, as this procurement is not managed by the Division of Purchasing but directly by the Attorney General's office. The maximum file size for any single submission is limited to 1GB, and vendors are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements, as failure to do so may result in disqualification. All communications regarding this solicitation should be directed to Glenna Nelson at gnelson@utah.gov, and no contract award information will be publicly posted; vendors must contact the designated office to obtain award details. This posting is a courtesy advertisement and will be removed upon closing, but responses received after the deadline may still be considered per the terms specified in the solicitation.
The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Utah is seeking legal services to assist with litigation related to TEMU, issued under solicitation number GN27-2. Bidding documents are available through a courtesy posting, and all submissions must be made directly to the Attorney General’s office, not the Division of Purchasing, which is not involved in the procurement process. Proposals are due by August 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM Mountain Time, and vendors must carefully review the full solicitation to ensure compliance with all requirements, as the posting serves only as an advertisement and not the official request for proposals. A single file upload limit of 1GB applies, and responses submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
The point of contact for this solicitation is Glenna Nelson, reachable at gnelson@utah.gov, and all communications regarding the bid must be directed to this individual. The place of performance is in Utah, and while the contract award will not be published on the public procurement portal, successful bidders will be notified through direct contact by the Office of the Attorney General. Vendors are responsible for verifying all terms, conditions, and procedural requirements outlined in the official solicitation document, as failure to comply may result in disqualification. The solicitation will be removed from the external posting platform upon the deadline, but evaluations will proceed as specified in the official documentation regardless of the posting's status.
The Utah Office of the Attorney General is seeking legal services to support its litigation efforts related to pharmacy benefit managers and the opioid crisis under solicitation GN27-1. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and are subject to a strict 1GB file size limit for uploads. This opportunity is a courtesy posting and not managed by the Division of Purchasing, meaning vendors must rely entirely on the official solicitation document for complete requirements, compliance details, and submission instructions. The issuing office is the Attorney General’s office, and contract award information will not be published on the public portal; interested parties must contact Glenna Nelson at gnelson@utah.gov for any inquiries or updates. Responses will still be reviewed even after the posting is closed, but failure to adhere to all terms outlined in the solicitation may result in disqualification.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, acting on behalf of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Utah Office of Tourism, is seeking qualified vendors to maintain, support, and scale a customized, mobile-responsive B2B e-learning platform powered by the Braze software system under Solicitation GN26-25. This Request for Statements of Qualifications is issued under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15 and targets professional service providers with demonstrated expertise in e-learning platform administration. The contract has an initial term of one year with four optional one-year renewals, potentially extending the engagement to five years, with performance required entirely in Utah. Vendors must certify current access to or use of the Braze software system as a mandatory pass/fail criterion, and proposals must achieve a minimum technical score of 70% across five weighted evaluation factors—Design Expertise, Engineering Background, Content Maintenance and Iteration, Account Management and System Operations, and Technical Specifications and Data Privacy—each valued at 20%. Proposals failing to meet the technical threshold or lacking Braze access will be disqualified.
Contractual obligations include full compliance with federal and state laws, including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP or GovRAMP for cloud systems, PCI compliance for payment-related activities, and adherence to accessibility standards. The vendor must ensure all deliverables are free from malware and meet a one-year warranty from acceptance date. Confidentiality is strictly enforced, requiring vendors to safeguard state data and adhere to Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), submitting redacted and non-redacted versions if claiming business confidentiality. Contractors must maintain workers’ compensation and commercial auto liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, comply with non-discrimination laws, and ensure all employees and subcontractors are enrolled in E-Verify. Invoices must be submitted within thirty days of delivery, and payment is guaranteed within thirty days of a correct invoice, via electronic transfer, mail, or state purchasing card. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for invoicing, coordination, and performance oversight, operating within a documented payment schedule tied to the Tourism Marketing Performance Account funding. All contractual terms, including governing law, venue in Salt Lake City, termination procedures, and survival of key clauses, are governed by Attachment A and supplemented by Attachment B’s IT-specific conditions, with precedence ordered first to Agency Terms and Conditions, then to the signature page and state additional terms. Background checks may be required for
The Utah agency is issuing a Request for Information under solicitation number GN26-24 concerning H.B. 195 Precious Metals, with the intent to gather insights, feedback, and suggestions from potential vendors prior to determining whether to proceed with a formal bid or proposal process. This RFI is strictly for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for offers, nor does it obligate the state to make a purchase or enter into any contractual arrangement. Responses submitted must be made exclusively through the designated RFI process or during the official question and answer period; direct communication with the state regarding this RFI is prohibited. All submissions are considered non-binding and cannot be accepted as offers to form a contract. The deadline for responses is July 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT, and the RFI was posted on June 18, 2026. Any information provided in response is subject to public records protections under Section 63G-2-305. The primary point of contact for this RFI is Glenna Nelson, reachable at gnelson@utah.gov, and further details can be accessed via the Utah BonfireHub portal.
UtahUT,
USA
NAICS
423940
Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers
