How to sell to Utah government
Utah posts state bids on U3P, the Utah Public Procurement Place, which moved from Jaggaer to Bonfire in 2025. Cities, counties, school districts, universities and special districts post on the same portal, so one free registration covers many Utah buyers.
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Where Utah posts bids
State agencies post on Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) on Bonfire.[1] Highway projects are bought by UDOT and major building projects by DFCM; DFCM posts its solicitations on U3P Bonfire.
Changed recently: DFCM moved to the Bonfire version of U3P on February 1, 2025, and the Division of Purchasing set April 30, 2025 to finish leaving Jaggaer.[3]
Open bids in Utah right now
BidRover is tracking 4 open bids in Utah, from state agencies and local governments. Most common categories:
- Construction & facilities · 2
- Utilities & telecommunications · 2
- Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access (E-Rate FY2027)Utah, United States · Due Nov 20, 2026
- Replace Select Catch BasinsNew York, United States · Due Nov 11, 2026
- Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections, Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services (E-Rate FY2027)Utah, United States · Due Nov 10, 2026
- Bridges on Delicate Arch Road - Ut Np Arch 100(2)Utah, United States · Due Nov 6, 2026
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How to register, step by step
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Register on U3P vendor registration (Bonfire)
Start registration. Cost: Free. Click Register at the top right of the portal and choose the product and service categories you sell; you get emails for matching events. Registering is not a contract; you still submit all required documents with each bid.[2]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Watch the other buyers
Cities, counties and authorities in Utah post on their own sites, so check the ones you want to sell to.
What you will typically need
Exact requirements vary by portal; the registration page linked above is the authority. Most ask for:
- Your legal business name and address exactly as registered with the state, and your federal tax ID (EIN, or SSN for some sole proprietors).
- A signed IRS Form W-9, which most buyers collect before they can pay you.
- Commodity codes (NIGP, UNSPSC or NAICS, depending on the portal) for every product and service you sell.
- A contact who will receive bid notices, plus any business license or registration the jurisdiction requires.
- Certificates of insurance and, for construction, bonding capacity: these are usually requested per bid rather than at registration.
When a formal bid is required
State agencies may buy under $10,000 without the Division of Purchasing; RFQs cover purchases under $50,000 and IFBs purchases over $50,000.[2]
Tips
- If you registered on the old Jaggaer U3P, you need a new Bonfire account.
- Small buys under $10,000 go straight from agencies, so pitch them directly for items not on state contracts.
Utah sources BidRover reads
- City of Ogden Bid Postings · City of Ogden
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Questions
Where does Utah post government bids?
State agencies post on Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) on Bonfire (https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities). Many cities, counties and authorities in Utah post on their own sites as well, so check the ones you want to sell to.
How do I register as a vendor with Utah?
Register through U3P vendor registration (Bonfire) (https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities). Cost: Free. Click Register at the top right of the portal and choose the product and service categories you sell; you get emails for matching events. Registering is not a contract; you still submit all required documents with each bid.
When does Utah require a formal bid?
State agencies may buy under $10,000 without the Division of Purchasing; RFQs cover purchases under $50,000 and IFBs purchases over $50,000.