Intent to Sole source : NatureServe - Biotics 5

2026-11-03

Please note : This is a Sole Source Notification . The Division of Wildlife Resources ' Natural Heritage Program ( NHP ) is part of the NatureServe Network . The Program compiles , manages , and stores tabular and spatial data concerning wildlife species of concern within the state of Utah . The NHP utilizes a proprietary software platform called Biotics 5 ( soon to be updated to Biotics 6 ) to manage this data . Biotics 5 is an integrated , web - enabled platform for tabular and spatial data management . Used by the NatureServe Network , the system provides built - in support for our shared methodology and data standards . Biotics 5 provides the framework for managing taxonomic and biological data on elements of biodiversity , including plant and animal species and ecological communities , along with supporting information such as bibliographic references . Biotics 5 is also used to map locations on the ground , known as " element occurrences ," current and potential conservation sites , and areas of land under protective management . Using a Software - as - a - Service delivery model , Biotics 5 centralizes data and software hosting in a shared , state government - compliant , cloud environment maintained by NatureServe . This sustainable model ensures ongoing system improvements can meet user demand . System benefits include : ● System - wide cost savings across the NatureServe Network by consolidating more than 50 separate database instances to a centralized hosting facility . ● Better interoperability and data sharing with partner systems through the use of open data and technology standards . ● Near real - time data synchronization among NatureServe Network programs using a web services architecture .

Utah

2026-05-02