Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #BD27-1

Utah Solicits Feasibility Study for Clean Water Act Section 404 Permitting Authority

This opportunity involves the State of Utah's Division of Purchasing seeking a vendor to conduct a feasibility study on the state's potential assumption of Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting authority. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah, Division of Purchasing - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive feasibility study on Utah assuming administrative authority for CWA Section 404 permitting - Includes regulatory, legal, and operational analysis - Final report required within 6-9 months of contract award - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must guarantee pricing for the entire project duration - Vendor must be legally authorized to work in Utah - Vendor must have relevant experience and comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards - Mandatory declarations regarding debarment, conflicts of interest, OFAC sanctions, forced labor, and prohibited boycotts - Adherence to confidentiality and certification requirements - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - No product line items; the procurement is for a professional service (feasibility study) only

Description

This RFP seeks a vendor to conduct a feasibility study for the State of Utah to assume administrative authority over Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, which regulates discharges of dredged and fill material into Waters of the United States. The study report is expected within 6-9 months of contract award, with a final due date of June 15th, 2027. The vendor must guarantee pricing for the project duration and meet various mandatory minimums and technical criteria. The solicitation includes requirements for confidentiality, vendor information, and declarations regarding legal and regulatory compliance.

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