2-ATT B BD26-20 Winter Ridge Seeding Scope of Work.pdf

This is a seeding specifications document issued by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for aerial seeding services as part of the Winter Ridge Bullhog project located in Uintah and Grand Counties, Utah. The project requires furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to aerial seed 938 acres in one pass on SITLA lands in the Book Cliffs area south of Vernal, with elevations ranging from 7,200-7,400 feet. The contractor must provide aircraft equipped with GPS technology capable of seeding at bulk rates of 13 lbs/acre using a grass/forb seed mix totaling approximately 12,232 lbs. Seeding must begin before trees are removed and should start as soon as possible after October 1, 2025, with completion by October 12, 2025. A pre-work conference will be held prior to project start, and the contractor must provide radio communication systems for coordination with government personnel.

Bids are to be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis, with DWR maintaining final authority over payments for aerial services. The contractor is responsible for transporting government-furnished seed from DWR's warehouse in Ephraim, Utah, to worksites and must replace any seed damaged or lost during transport at no additional cost to the state. Seeding operations must begin by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions, and the government reserves the right to postpone operations if wind speeds exceed 10 mph. The contractor must be capable of meeting bulk application rates and have aircraft equipped with GPS for establishing flight lines with 100% coverage. Dirt-surface landing strips are located 8-16 air miles from the project area, though DWR cannot guarantee their condition or usability.