Utah Admin. Code R850-170-900 - Competing Proposals

1. If the agency receives credible competing proposals in response to the solicitation process conducted pursuant to Section R850-170-800, the agency may select a proposal using the following methods:

(a) Sealed Bid Process.

(i) The agency shall give the competing applicants notice setting forth the date on which the applicants must submit a final sealed proposal to the agency.

(ii) The agency may reject proposals received after the established due date.

(iii) The agency may require proposals for a lease to include the first year's rental, proposals for a sale to include a down payment on the proposed purchase price, and payments to cover the agency's costs of advertising and application fees.

(iv) 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.

(b) The agency may negotiate with the applicants or interested persons to create a proposal that best satisfies the objectives of Rule R850-2.

2. The agency may terminate the application process at any time in its sole discretion.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R850-170-900

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