Ryan Reeder is a Lead State Administrator. Ryan is associated with 64 contracts. Activity spans National Security, Computer Systems Design Services, and Software Publishers.
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The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Department of Corrections, is seeking multiple vendors to provide second market food products, including surplus, short-dated, overstock, and closeout items. This five-year contract aims to reduce procurement costs while maintaining strict nutritional and safety standards. Awarded vendors will compete via subsequent quote requests, with purchase orders issued to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. Deliveries are required for both Region 1 and Region 2 on an FOB Destination basis, with a lead time of 7 to 14 days. All products must be delivered in manufacturer standard packaging and comply with FDA, FSMA, and USDA or CDFA food safety requirements, including specific allergen labeling and expiration date declarations.
The selection process involves a three-stage evaluation. First, proposals are screened for minimum mandatory requirements. Second, a technical evaluation scores vendors on company experience, product sourcing and quality, food safety and compliance, and logistics, requiring a minimum score of 700 out of 1,000 points to proceed. Third, a separate cost evaluation assigns points based on the lowest proposed price. A combined technical and cost score of at least 875 points is required for a contract award. Vendors must guarantee pricing for three months and adhere to various state and federal mandates, including Utah's anti-boycott Israel statute, E-Verify registration, and comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence.
UtahUT,
USA
NAICS
424490
Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Army National Guard, is seeking statements of qualifications from professional service providers for solicitation RR27-103. The project involves the development of an Avian Risk Assessment and a comprehensive Avian Protection Plan for Camp Williams, located in Utah. This is a single-award contract with an estimated duration of 28 months, targeting a project completion deadline of December 31, 2028.
The procurement is conducted under Administrative Rule R33-105 for Small Purchases of Professional Service Providers and Consultants, with a small purchase threshold of 100,000 dollars. Interested firms must submit their qualifications without including pricing. The selection process will award the contract to the highest ranked submission. All participating vendors must adhere to the State of Utah Standard Terms and Conditions, including compliance with E-verify and records administration requirements, and may submit a Claim of Business Confidentiality form to protect trade secrets or commercial financial information.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Army National Guard, is seeking a single contract award for the procurement of Drive-On Containment Systems. These systems are required to support mission readiness, ensure environmental protection, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations. The final quantity of units purchased will be determined based on the available appropriation of funds and the pricing submitted by vendors.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the selected vendor must guarantee their pricing until the point of delivery. This solicitation, identified as RR27-101, was posted on August 25, 2026, with a response deadline of September 1, 2026. Performance of the contract will take place within the state of Utah.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) unit, is seeking a single vendor to develop and implement a web-accessible, geospatially enabled Easement Management System. This system will centralize the mapping, administration, and reporting of over 300 military protection easements. Key technical requirements include Esri ArcGIS integration, GovRAMP compliance, and the ability to manage a landowner directory, track temporal monitoring and compliance findings, and record acquisition and funding transactions. The project follows a strict 26-week timeline from the notice to proceed to go-live, with a total contract length of five years.
The procurement process utilizes a rigorous four-stage evaluation. First, vendors must meet minimum mandatory requirements to be considered responsive. Second, a technical evaluation is conducted across six categories, including company history and project management, where vendors must score at least 420 out of 600 points to advance. Third, qualifying vendors must perform a product demonstration focusing on geospatial capabilities, field workflows, and reporting, requiring a minimum of 140 points to proceed. The final stage is a cost evaluation where the lowest total cost receives the maximum 200 points. Vendors must guarantee their pricing for one year and adhere to standard State of Utah IT terms, including specific cyber security insurance requirements based on data risk levels and federal background checks for personnel.
The Utah Department of Corrections, through the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, is seeking a single vendor to provide water delivery services, including distilled water, bottled water, and water dispenser services. This solicitation, identified as RR27-2, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The resulting contract will span five years, with a requirement that the selected vendor guarantees its pricing for the first two years. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Board of Pardons & Parole, is seeking qualified providers of court-certified Spanish interpreting services under solicitation RR27-1, issued under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15. This is a Request for Qualifications that does not require pricing submissions; instead, vendors must submit a resume and cover letter addressing specific mandatory criteria, including documented experience in legal interpreting, particularly with the Board, current court certification with the month and year of roster inclusion, and demonstrated ability to meet weekly scheduling demands. The contract is initially for one year with the potential for four one-year renewals at the Board’s discretion, for a maximum duration of five years. The vendor will be selected based on ranking after evaluation against non-negotiable mandatory minimum requirements, with final compensation to be negotiated as fair and reasonable. The selected vendor will serve as the Board’s on-call interpreter, providing services for up to 13 hearings per month under a fixed monthly fee structure with an annual budget of approximately $9,600, and must guarantee that price for at least two years. The vendor must maintain active court certification, accept at least 90% of scheduled hearings monthly, and may subcontract no more than 15% of quarterly hearings with preapproval and only to other certified interpreters. All services must occur within Utah and adhere to professional interpreting standards as well as Board-specific protocols. The contractor is required to carry workers’ compensation, commercial general liability with limits of $1 million per person/$3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence. Confidentiality obligations extend beyond contract termination, and all contract documents, invoices, and pricing are subject to public disclosure under Utah’s GRAMA. The vendor must be registered in E-Verify, certified as not debarred or suspended, and comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws. Failure to meet any mandatory requirements will result in disqualification, and the state may terminate the contract with cause upon ten days’ notice or without cause upon thirty days’ notice. Invoices must be submitted within thirty days of service, referencing the contract number, and payment will be processed within thirty days of receipt of a correct invoice via mail, electronic funds transfer, or the state’s purchasing card.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Army National Guard, is soliciting bids under solicitation number RR26-34 for the annual calibration and maintenance of two remote automated weather stations located at the Camp Williams Range Complex in Utah. The contract, lasting five years with no renewal options, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on the lowest annual cost for the comprehensive maintenance service, which must include all labor, equipment, parts, materials, travel, and fuel required to perform the work as defined in Attachment B – Scope of Work. The bid price must be all-inclusive, and service call-outs are explicitly excluded from the annual rate and will be billed separately. Vendors must guarantee their pricing for one year and submit responses electronically via U3P before the deadline of June 30, 2026. Awards will be determined strictly on cost, with no additional weighted evaluation factors beyond the annual pricing submitted for the maintenance service.
The contract is governed by detailed standard terms and conditions, requiring strict compliance with federal and state laws, including adherence to Utah Code provisions on prohibition of economic boycotts, forced labor, and technology from restricted foreign entities. Contractors must certify participation in E-Verify for all new Utah-based hires and ensure subcontractors do the same, while also maintaining current workers’ compensation and commercial auto liability insurance with a minimum $1 million per occurrence limit for any vehicles used. All personnel working on state property must comply with site rules and may be subject to background checks. Confidentiality obligations are ongoing and extend beyond contract termination, with mandatory reporting of data breaches under the Utah Government Data Privacy Act. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, include the contract number, and accurately reflect pricing; payments will be made within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice via check, electronic transfer, or state purchasing card. Performance is time-sensitive with “time is of the essence,” and liability for damage or nonconformity remains with the contractor until final state inspection. The contract expressly prohibits assignment, subcontracting, or modifications to standard terms without prior written approval, and any deviation from solicitation requirements will result in disqualification. Records must be maintained for at least six years after final payment, and all advertising or publicity related to the contract requires state approval.
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 varieties—in a fixed-budget procurement of $400,000.00, with the goal of maximizing total tonnage under this budget. Deliveries must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, with no exceptions permitted. The contract will be awarded to the single responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest all-inclusive cost per ton, ensuring the highest possible volume of material within the allocated funds. The eventual Purchase Order will require an even split between the two rock types, with pricing expectations ranging from $24.80 to $34.98 per ton depending on color and vendor, and total projected costs for each color aligning to a combined $400,000. Bidders must guarantee their pricing through project completion and comply with all state-specific contractual and operational requirements.
This procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where all vendors must first meet mandatory pass/fail criteria including timely submission, compliance with submission formats, proof of E-Verify registration, adherence to Utah’s restrictions on forced labor and restricted foreign entities under UCA 63G-6a-121, and certification of anti-boycott compliance. Vendors must also provide proof of insurance coverage including $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability, workers’ compensation as required by law, and commercial auto liability with the State named as an additional insured. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until acceptance at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery, with the State having 30 days to reject nonconforming goods. Contract terms bind the vendor to Utah law, require full indemnification of the State, mandate compliance with GRAMA for public records transparency, prohibit assignment without approval, and assign all work product ownership to the State. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the U3P portal by May 28, 2026, and any deviation from solicitation terms will render a bid non-responsive. No federal FAR clauses apply; all provisions are governed by Utah state statutes and procurement rules.
UtahUT,
USA$400Kest.
NAICS
423320
Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
UtahUT,
USA$400Kest.
NAICS
423320
Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, through the Department of Public Safety, is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract to provide Tow Management Software Services aimed at modernizing and streamlining roadside towing coordination for law enforcement across the state. The contract requires a comprehensive digital platform enabling troopers to request tows, communicate with insurers, transmit documentation electronically, and access real-time analytics while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations including ADA, GovRAMP, PCI DSS, and Utah Administrative Code R895-14-3. Proposals will be evaluated in two stages: first, a technical review assessing eight equal-weighted criteria—Company Interface, Analytics Offering, Tow Rotation Management, Complaints & Strike Handling, Stakeholder Notification, Process Improvement (Time & Safety), Current Business Implementation, and Customer Service—each scored out of 100 points, with a minimum threshold of 560 required to advance. Only technically acceptable offerors proceed to cost evaluation, which is scored out of 200 points using a formula that awards the lowest bidder full points and proportionally reduces points for higher-priced bids, adhering strictly to a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model. The winning vendor must guarantee pricing for one year and maintain dispatch fees compliant with Utah Code §72-9-604(7)(a)(ii), with full system deployment required by July 1, 2026.
The contract includes stringent security, compliance, and administrative mandates, including mandatory federal criminal background checks and fingerprinting for all personnel with access to state facilities or data, cybersecurity insurance coverage ranging from $2 million to $10 million based on data risk levels, and adherence to employment practices under Title VII, the ADA, and Executive Order 11246. Contractors must certify compliance with anti-boycott laws, E-Verify participation for Utah employment, and GovRAMP requirements, while agreeing to full ownership of all deliverables by the State of Utah. Confidentiality provisions require data protection, breach notification, and destruction of materials upon contract termination. The State retains audit rights to facilities, systems, and records and may suspend work or modify scope through mutual written agreement. No option periods are provided, and the contract prohibits any public reference to the agreement without prior written consent. Submission must occur via Utah’s U3P portal in Microsoft Word format, with separate redacted and protected versions, and must exclude pricing information from the technical response. Payment terms are standard, with invoices
