Section R850-170-900 - Competing Proposals1. 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:(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.Utah Admin. Code R850-170-900
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-16, effective 8/8/2022