Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #UDOT270999MPSS - Hunt
UDOT proposes a $2 million sole-source expansion of Port of Entry e-screening systems
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
UDOT270999MPSS - Hunt
NAICS
238210, 238990, 541512, 811210, 488490
The Utah Department of Transportation is proposing a $2 million noncompetitive expansion for Port of Entry e-screening technology and related support. - Government buyer: State of Utah, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Procurement office. - Proposed vendor: RC Hunt Electric; the notice proposes proceeding without standard competition and invites qualified suppliers to challenge that approach. - Scope: Continue installation, upgrades, and integration of Port of Entry e-screening systems, including linking out-of-service carrier identification to variable message signs and completing tire anomaly classification systems (TACS) and commercial vehicle sorting systems. - Equipment: Weigh-in-motion sensors, USDOT readers, license plate readers, cameras, masts, poles, signs, wiring, conduit, and related equipment. TACS technology is planned for ten additional Utah locations. Quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Support: Maintain and repair existing e-screening equipment, with possible replacement at the Division’s discretion. - Notable rationale: The notice cites an existing contract, project delays and funding challenges, and compatibility considerations. No equipment manufacturers or product brands are named.
Description
The Utah Department of Transportation proposes to award RC Hunt Electric an additional $2,000,000 without a standard competitive procurement process. The procurement covers continued installation and upgrades to e-screening systems at Utah Ports of Entry, including tire anomaly classification and commercial vehicle sorting systems. Work also includes installation of sensors, readers, cameras, wiring, signs, and related equipment, as well as maintenance and repairs of existing e-screening equipment. The notice invites qualified suppliers to challenge the proposed sole-source procurement; the anticipated contract expires June 30, 2028, with no renewal options.