ULA Procurement

Utah lake authority procurements

The following is a list of current solicitations for bids and RFPs.
Note: It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify that they have all addenda prior to submitting their offer.
To view the scope of work for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP), click on the links below.
For questions related to specific IFB’s or RFP’s please refer to the appropriate point of contact listed in the bid or proposal documents.

Current Procurements

Utah Lake Authority (ULA) is seeking a sole source procurement for equipment to be used with existing Marshmaster vehicles to aid ULA in vegetation management efforts.

Specifically, this equipment is as follows:
1) MM-2LX Slick Sled attachment with landing craft fold-down transom
2) Slick sled trailer for transport
3) Delivery fee from manufacturer to ULA office

If you, as a vendor, can meet this procurement and would like to contend this sole source process, please reach out to shelby@utahlake.gov by March 9, 2026, by 5pm.

FIND THE SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION HERE:
Sole Source Memo

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

Utah Lake Authority (ULA) is opening an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for qualified vendors of an airboat to conduct management activities on Utah Lake. This IFB will also require a trailer capable of pulling the airboat around the state and withstanding harsh conditions (e.g., mud, rough roads). 

ULA will use the airboat to navigate across Utah Lake and access shallow wetlands and shorelines. ULA needs an airboat capable of handling several people and up to 1,000 pounds of gear, yet maintaining the ability to make quick maneuvers. The airboat should be designed for transporting a 100-gallon herbicide sprayer to enable invasive species treatment in hard-to-reach areas.

Find The Invitation for Bids Here:
IFB


FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:
*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided


FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

Past Procurements

The Utah Lake Authority (ULA) invites proposals from qualified firms/teams to provide professional services to develop a comprehensive Vegetation Management Plan for Utah Lake. The objective of this project is to produce a science-based, adaptive plan that prioritizes invasive-species control and native habitat restoration, establishes monitoring indicators and decision rules, and delivers clear, costed implementation and funding pathways.
Utah Lake is a vital natural and community resource providing recreation, water supply, and ecological value to the Wasatch Front. This project supports ULA’s mission of fostering thriving ecosystems, world-class recreation, and vibrant communities as outlined in the Utah Lake Management Plan.


For Reference Additional Appendices:
Utah Lake Study
Research Doc


FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:
RFP


FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:
*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided


FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

Utah Lake Authority invites proposals from qualified design and planning firms to develop a comprehensive Signage Plan and Branding Guide for Utah Lake. This initiative aims to enhance visitor experience, foster stewardship of natural resources, and establish a recognizable, cohesive visual identity for public access points and recreational facilities around the lake.

FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:

RFP

FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:

*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

The Utah Lake Authority is preparing a proposal to the Great Salt Lake Water Delivery Program – System Conservation. This RFI (Request for Request for Information & Budgetary Pricing) seeks informational responses and approximate pricing. This is not procurement and will not result in a contract. We are seeking proposals with pricing quotes to inform our grant application and ensure an accurate scope of work and realistic budget.

ULA is currently seeking a grant to; 1) complete the work of eliminating invasive Phragmites from around the shores of Utah Lake; 2) expand our work to include removal of woody vegetation such as tamarisk and Russian olive; 3) extend our invasive vegetation removal work up the tributaries to Utah Lake; and 4) and develop long-term strategies for maintenance and revegetation informed by data and best-practices. This work would be completed over five (5) years.

Work may include: Phragmites removal, invasive vegetation treatment, woody invasive removal (including tamarisk and Russian olive), revegetation, monitoring equipment, remote sensing, best practice benchmarking for invasive vegetation removal and revegetation, development of a revegetation plan, and development of a maintenance plan (including any equipment ULA may need to acquire).

FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:

RFI

FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:

*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

Utah Lake Authority invites proposals from qualified design and planning firms to develop a comprehensive Signage Plan and Branding Guide for Utah Lake. This initiative aims to enhance visitor experience, foster stewardship of natural resources, and establish a recognizable, cohesive visual identity for public access points and recreational facilities around the lake.

FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:

UPDATED RFP – 09/03/25 – In Redline

FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:

*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE  PROJECT HERE:
Utah Lake is lacking significantly in the area of signage. Access points have no signs naming them, trails have no wayfinding for directions, and interpretive signage is limited to just a few spots. ULA and partners want to complete a plan to guide the printing of signs at Utah Lake to ensure consistency across locations.

The Utah Lake Authority (ULA), the Utah Department of Natural Resources (Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands), and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity invite proposals from multidisciplinary teams to develop a Water Impact Plan for the region. The primary goal of this study is to determine how the watershed can sustain an expected population increase of nearly one million residents and concomitant economic growth and opportunities in the coming decades while minimizing ecological harm and diversion of water from Utah Lake and the broader Great Salt Lake Watershed. 

FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:

RFP for Water Impact Plan for Development around Utah Lake (formerly referred to as a Sustainable Development Plan)

FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE – Deadline is 04/20/25:

*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answered

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

Utah Lake Authority seeks proposals from qualified firms to facilitate land conservation transactions, including conservation easements, to preserve wetlands and natural habitats, and ensure public access for recreation. The selected firm will provide technical, legal, and strategic guidance to assist in negotiating and finalizing conservation agreements with private landowners.  

FIND THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HERE:

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Land Conservation Transaction Services
UPDATED RFP, 04/17/25 – Use this version, please

We were notified on 04/16/25 that a part of the scope of work appeared to violate Utah law (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title57/Chapter18/C57-18_1800010118000101.pdf). We have posted the updated RFP above, in redline so you can see the change. This will be the RFP used for evaluation.

FIND THE RFP Q & A HERE:

*As questions are submitted and answered, they will be posted here for viewing.
Questions Received and Answers Provided

FIND THE AGENCY SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:
Terms and Conditions

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE  PROJECT HERE:
Utah Lake Authority prioritizes protecting the shoreline of Utah Lake as a part of our ecosystems and recreation work. As opportunities arise with interested landowners in areas identified by ULA as priorities for conservation, expertise is needed from an outside organization to facilitate the land transactions.