Utah Admin. Code R850-170-600 - Requests for Proposals

1. The agency may issue a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy projects on trust lands.

2. The agency shall give notice of the RFP to lessees or permittees of record on the subject property and shall advertise the RFP by methods determined by the agency to increase exposure of the subject property to qualified applicants.

3. In response to the RFP, an applicant may propose a sale, lease, joint development, exchange, or other business arrangement.

4. The agency shall evaluate proposals using the following criteria:

(a) income potential;

(b) potential enhancement of trust lands;

(c) development timeline;

(d) applicant qualifications;

(e) desirability of proposed use; and

(f) any other criterion deemed appropriate by the agency.

5. The agency may charge non-refundable application and review fees, as specified in the RFP.

6. Applicants selected in the RFP process are exempt from the application process in Section R850-170-800.

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Utah Admin. Code R850-170-600

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-16, effective 8/8/2022