# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SLCo SHE133132-2

Salt Lake County seeks 5-gallon electrolyte drink powder packets

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** SLCo SHE133132-2
**NAICS:** 311999

Salt Lake County is seeking bids for bulk electrolyte-replacement drink powders for Sheriff’s Office Health Services.
- **Buyer:** Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office Health Services.
- **Named product examples:** **Gatorade**, **PowerAde**, and **PowerAde Zero** are cited as comparable formulations, not as required brands or identified bidders. No manufacturer or vendor is designated in the solicitation.
- **Product requested:** Electrolyte-replacement drink powder in individual, pre-measured packets, each yielding exactly 5 gallons when mixed. No part number or purchase quantity is specified.
  - At least two sugar-free flavors are required.
  - Products must taste acceptable, match their labeled flavors, and avoid noticeable temporary discoloration of the mouth, lips, urine, or feces. Dyes and artificial colorants are discouraged.
  - Bidders must provide product samples, complete nutrition information, and mixing instructions for each proposed flavor and formulation.
- **Commercial estimate:** Approximately $5,000 in annual purchases, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum. The estimated spend over the six-year term is approximately $30,000, not a guaranteed contract value.
- **Other notable requirements:** Delivery is required within seven working days after an order. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of similar experience, provide at least two commercial references, and offer a minimum one-year product warranty. The offered catalog discount must apply equally to catalog items.

### Description

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office Health Services, seeks bids for electrolyte-replacement drink powders comparable to standard formulations such as Gatorade or PowerAde, including at least two sugar-free flavor options. Each mix must be supplied in pre-measured packets yielding exactly five gallons, match its labeled flavor, and meet the stated taste and color requirements; bidders must provide complete nutrition labels and deliver samples before bid closing. Bids must include the completed pricing schedule and required references, with pricing stated per unit and a discount off list price. The resulting contract is described as having a six-year term, and the County anticipates an estimated annual cost of $5,000, not a guaranteed purchase amount.

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