Public Notice for Proposed Sole Source Procurement
TIMPANOGOS SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
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THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS OR FOR PROPOSALS
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The Utah Code and the Procurement Policy of the Timpanogos Special Service District (“TSSD”) provide that sole source procurements may be used under limited circumstances such as: (a) there is only one source for the procurement item; (b) transitional costs are a significant consideration and a cost-benefit analysis demonstrates that the award to a sole source is in the best interest of TSSD; or (c) circumstances render a standard procurement process impractical and not in the best interest of TSSD.
The Procurement Officer of TSSD gives public notice of the same. The purpose of this notice is to provide public notice as required by law.
Product and/or Service to be purchased: Work related to replacement of diffusers in bioreactors including removal and replacement of existing aeration diffusers and associated piping equipment, including electrical and associated appurtenances presently being constructed or improved at the site of TSSD.
Contract Duration: April 2026 through July 2027
Proposed Sole Source Supplier: Alder Construction 3939 South 500 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123
Estimated Total: Approximately $5 Million.
Sole Source Justification: For the following reasons, and based on research performed by the undersigned, the District has determined this purchase will utilize the sole source procedures authorized by the Utah Procurement Code:
- The proposed contractor has previously been awarded contract for the construction and improvement of bioreactors as part of TSSD's ongoing upgrade work; the diffusers are an integral part of the bioreactors, and having been awarded that contract, the proposed contractor is uniquely qualified and positioned (as to proximity, expertise and time-based financial considerations) to perform the work; safety considerations associated with the replacement of the diffusers make the proposed contractor uniquely qualified to perform this work; time is of the essence in commencement of the work and the proposed contractor is uniquely positioned to perform the work on a timely basis. For the foregoing reasons the undersigned finds that circumstances render a standard procurement process impractical and not in the best interest of TSSD.
- In light of the urgent timing needs of the proposed work and a cost-benefit analysis, the transitional costs of conducting a standard procurement process are prohibitive and not in the best interest of TSSD.
Dates and Deadlines: The following dates and deadlines shall be followed by TSSD and by any person responding to this Notice:
Notice Start Date: April 16, 2026
Notice End Date: April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. MDT
Deadline for Comments and Contests: April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. MDT
Earliest Date for Award: April 27, 2026
Action to be Taken: No action is required if you do not contest this proposed purchase as a valid sole source procurement. If you wish to comment or request additional information, or if you wish to contest this proposed sole source procurement, you are required to deliver your written comments, requests or contests to: Richard Mickelsen, District General Manager/Procurement Officer as follows:
By Hand Delivery: Procurement Officer, Timpanogos Special Service District 6400 North 5050 West Utah County, UT
By Mail: Procurement Officer, Timpanogos Special Service District P.O. Box 923 American Fork, UT 84003
By E-mail: richard.mickelsen@timpssd.org
Comments, requests for information and/or contests to this procurement shall be received by TSSD on or before the date and time identified as the “Deadline for Comments and Contests” listed above. Failure to contest this proposed sole source procurement on or before this deadline will preclude any challenge to this proposed procurement.
Instructions for Contests: If you contest this procurement, you are required to submit the following information: (a) your name and contact information, to include a mailing address and e-mail address; and (b) a detailed explanation of the reasons you contest the proposed sole source procurement, including documentation showing that the reasons for sole source procurement described above should not apply to the work to be performed, or other reasons requiring a non-sole-source procurement process. Matters not addressed in writing in a contest to this procurement will not be considered by TSSD and will not be considered in any appeal.
All comments will be evaluated before further action is taken on this proposed procurement. All contests will be duly investigated to determine the validity of the contest and a written determination will be made either supporting or denying the challenge.
Inasmuch as this is a notice of a sole source procurement, quotes, bids or proposals will not be considered by TSSD.
A copy of information related to this sole source procurement will be made available for public inspection, upon request, by email to: richard.mickelsen@timpssd.org
Dated: April 16, 2026
Timpanogos Special Service District
Richard Mickelsen
General Manager and Procurement Official