Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-122

Springville Fish Hatchery Vacuum Air Lift equipment and controls upgrade

Utah is seeking an integrated equipment and controls upgrade for the Vacuum Air Lift system at Springville Fish Hatchery. - Government buyer: State of Utah Division of Purchasing; conducting procurement unit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR), also identified as Wildlife. The work is for Springville Fish Hatchery in Springville, Utah County. No office is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials. No part numbers are provided. - Equipment requested: Replace the existing level sensor with pressure-based sensors using 4–20 mA signals, including mounting hardware and electrical connections; install four diffuser assemblies and related air-distribution components; and replace one liquid separator between the Vacuum Air Lift and vacuum system. - Services requested: Supply and install components; update PLC/HMI programming and diagnostics; calibrate sensors; review and adjust diffuser layout, supports, and connections; test system equipment and alarms; adjust operating parameters; provide updated blueprints and program backups; and train hatchery staff. - Notable requirements: Improve system reliability and water separation while protecting fish health and maintaining hatchery water flows. The work includes reviewing pump, valve, alarm, startup, shutdown, drainage, and purge sequences. The vendor must follow hatchery biosecurity requirements and coordinate work with hatchery personnel.

Description

The State of Utah is seeking a vendor to upgrade the Vacuum Air Lift (VAL) at Springville Fish Hatchery to improve reliability and water separation. Work includes replacing the existing level sensor with pressure-based sensors, upgrading diffuser assemblies, remodeling the water separator, and making related PLC and HMI updates. The vendor will provide installation, commissioning, operational testing, updated blueprints, and staff training, coordinating with hatchery personnel to protect fish health and operations. The project is to be completed by the end of January 2027, and award is anticipated as a single contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible vendor.

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