Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JF27-111

Utah seeks artificial fish habitat structures for Pineview Reservoir

Utah Division of Purchasing, in partnership with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking vendors to supply artificial fish habitat structures for Pineview Reservoir to enhance sportfish recruitment and sustainability. - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Purchasing (lead agency) - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (project partner) - OEMs and Vendors: - Pond King, Inc. (referenced as the standard for habitat structures) - Products Requested: - Up to 400 artificial habitat structures equivalent to Pond King Tree - No taller than 54 inches - Integral anchor, 28 lbs, 90+ habitat elements - 7x7 ft footprint, 116 sq ft surface area - Decay-resistant material, snag-resistant, minimal assembly - Up to 500 artificial habitat structures equivalent to Pond King Shrub - No taller than 42 inches - Integral anchor, 18 lbs, 84+ habitat elements - 6x6 ft footprint, 84 sq ft surface area - Decay-resistant material, snag-resistant, minimal assembly - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Structures must be suitable for algae growth and mimic natural cover - Minimal assembly required, no tools needed - Delivery location: Ogden, Utah - Mandatory vendor certifications regarding debarment, suspension, tax liens, and conflicts - Compliance with Utah Procurement Code - Period of Performance: - Structures to be placed during winter or after ice-off in the winters of 2026 and 2027 - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely range: $100,000 - $250,000 (based on quantity and typical pricing) - Primary Competitors: - MossBack Fish Habitat - Fishiding - Fish Habitat Solutions - Competing Products: - MossBack Root Wad, Fishiding Flexible Fish Habitat, Fish Habitat Solutions Artificial Structures

Description

The Utah Division of Purchasing, in conjunction with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is issuing this RFQ to select a vendor for providing Fish Habitat Trees and Shrubs for Pineview Reservoir. The project aims to place approximately 1,250 artificial habitat structures in Pineview Reservoir to enhance fish habitat and support natural fish recruitment. The structures must meet specific size, weight, and material requirements to provide effective cover for young fish and reduce the need for stocking. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation based on responsiveness and compliance with Utah Procurement Code.

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