Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-111
Utah Solicitation for Artificial Sport Fish Habitat Structures at Pineview Reservoir
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
NC27-111
NAICS
339999
This opportunity involves the supply and placement of artificial sport fish habitat structures at Pineview Reservoir for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (State of Utah Division of Purchasing) - OEMs and Vendors: - Mossback Fish Habitat (referenced as the comparable product) - Products Requested: - Approximately 1,250 artificial sport fish habitat structures - Comparable to Mossback Safe Haven Kit - No taller than 60 inches, expandable width (72–102 inches), approx. 60 lbs - Minimum 50 habitat elements per structure, arranged horizontally - Made from textured, recycled, decay-resistant material suitable for algae growth - Designed to be generally snag-resistant and encourage macrophyte growth - Services Requested: - Placement of all habitat structures in Pineview Reservoir during winter or after ice-off in two deployment periods - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Structures must support young sportfish recruitment and survival, reducing fish stocking needs - Must be diverse in cover types to mimic natural habitats - Compliance with certifications: no OFAC-sanctioned entities, no forced labor, no Huawei/ZTE, no Israel boycott - Pricing must be guaranteed for the entire project duration - No mandatory site visit required - Contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor
Description
This IFB issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by Wildlife seeks to contract for a diversity of artificial sport fish habitat structures to be placed in Pineview Reservoir. The project aims to enhance fish habitat to support natural reproduction and recruitment, reducing the need for stocking. Approximately 1,250 structures will be placed during the winter or after ice off in 2026 and 2027. The contract is expected to be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with pricing guaranteed for the entire project.