Utah Valley University Sciquest #NOI-2026-1192

Utah Valley University intends to procure Rockwell Automation - Allen-Bradley automation equipment to support its mechanical engineering curriculum. - Government Buyer: - Utah Valley University, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Rockwell Automation (OEM) - Allen-Bradley (OEM, Rockwell Automation brand) - Codale (sole authorized distributor in Utah) - Products/Services Requested: - Rockwell Automation - Allen-Bradley automation equipment - Includes servos compatible with Rockwell Automation programmable controllers - Used in MECH 2500/2505, 2550/2555, 2700/2705, 3220/3225, 4500/4505 courses - Standardized for curriculum cohesion and workforce preparation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing Rockwell Automation programmable controllers - Standardization is required for curriculum consistency and student learning - Sole source justification: Codale is the only authorized distributor in Utah - Alternative sources must provide clear and convincing documentation of compatibility and capability

This notice of intent is issued by Utah Valley University for the procurement of Rockwell Automation - Allen-Bradley automation equipment. The university intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with Codale, the sole authorized distributor of Rockwell Automation equipment in Utah, due to compatibility with existing equipment used in their curriculum. The equipment is standardized in their courses to enhance student learning and workforce preparation. Interested parties may respond to contest the sole source justification by providing clear and convincing documentation of alternative sources by the response deadline.