5-RQS 2754 049 BLACKHORSE AND BIG PARK AERIAL SEEDING PT 3 (1).pdf

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) document pertains to a contract opportunity issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, with the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducting the procurement. The project involves aerial seeding services across approximately 991 acres located in the Book Cliffs area of Uintah County, Utah, for fuel break mitigation. The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to complete the aerial application of seed. The project is divided into two distinct areas with separate completion deadlines: Black Horse Ridge aerial seeding must be completed by October 18, 2026, and Big Park aerial seeding must be completed by October 25, 2026. No mandatory site visit is required prior to bidding; however, potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project site to familiarize themselves with local conditions and assess factors that may affect pricing. The procurement anticipates awarding a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor.

The contractor must guarantee its pricing through project completion. Failure to conduct a site inspection will not constitute grounds for claims following contract award. The IFB structure indicates this is a fixed-price procurement with specific performance deadlines tied to seasonal considerations for seeding operations in the Book Cliffs region.