Utah Admin. Code R850-70-610 - Requests for Proposals

1. At least 14 days before a response to a request for proposal (RFP) is due, the agency shall give notice of the RFP on the agency's website.

2. The notice of RFP must include:

(a) the deadline for submitting a response;

(b) bidder qualifications that are in addition to those qualifications in Section R850-3-200;

(c) instructions for submitting a response;

(d) a general description of the affected parcel;

(e) the species and estimated quantity of forest products; and

(f) the contact information of the agency office where interested parties can obtain more information.

3. The agency may advertise an RFP by any method determined by the agency to increase exposure of the forest products to qualified bidders.

4. The agency shall evaluate responses to an RFP using the following criteria:

(a) income potential;

(b) potential enhancement of trust lands;

(c) harvesting timeline;

(d) applicant qualifications; and

(e) any other criterion considered appropriate by the agency.

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

6. The agency may withdraw an RFP at any time before execution of a sales contract.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R850-70-610

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/1/2024