8-Attachment B Scope of Work 20260911 West Desert Post-fire Aerial Herbicide 2.docx
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- NC27-120 West Desert Aerial Herbicide
- Solicitation number
- NC27-120
- Issued by
- Tooele County, Utah
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This is a Scope of Work attachment for a Request for Quote issued by the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, in partnership with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and the Bureau of Land Management, for aerial herbicide application services. The project involves herbicide application to control cheatgrass following recent wildfires across approximately 1,365 acres in two locations: the Onaqui Mountains (991.4 acres) in Tooele County and the East Tintic Mountains (373.3 acres) spanning Tooele and Juab Counties at elevations between 5,700 and 6,800 feet. The application is scheduled between October 12–20, 2026, with spraying to commence by 8:00 a.m. daily to minimize drift, and operations may be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Bidders may utilize either Tooele Municipal or Provo Municipal Airport, with suitable dirt road landing areas located within two miles of the project sites.
Pricing shall be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis. The contractor is responsible for supplying all Plateau herbicide (BASF Corporation), surfactant, and water, applying the herbicide at 6 ounces per acre mixed with a minimum of 8 gallons of water per acre plus 1 quart of non-ionic surfactant per 100 gallons of spray mix. The aircraft must be equipped with GPS technology to establish spray lines ensuring 100 percent coverage. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and personnel for loading and mixing herbicide. Evaluation of quotes will follow the Utah Procurement Code's objective criteria as outlined in the RFQ, with only one primary bid accepted per vendor; any exceptions or protests must be submitted in writing to the Division of Purchasing prior to the closing date.
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Attachment B Scope of Work
NC27-120
West Desert Aerial Herbicide
STATE OF UTAH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
AERIAL HERBICIDE APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Project: West Desert Post-Fire Aerial Herbicide 2
Description: The U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Utah Division of wildlife resources (DWR) are acquiring services for herbicide application to control cheatgrass following recent wildfires.
Location: The project will occur in two locations: Onaqui Mountains (Tooele County), and East Tintic Mountains (Tooele and Juab Counties). Elevations range from 5,700 to 6,800 feet. A vicinity map is attached showing the sites.
Nearest Airport: The nearest airports to the project area are Tooele Municipal or Provo Municipal Airport. There are suitable dirt roads for landing near the project locations (within 2 miles).
Acreage: Approximately 1,365 acres (Onaqui: 991.4 acres; East Tintic: 373.3 acres).
Pricing: Bids are to be submitted on a cost per acre basis.
Herbicide Rate: Plateau herbicide (BASF corp.) will be applied at 6 oz/acre in a minimum of 8 gallons of water/acre + 1-quart non-ionic surfactant per 100 gallons of spray mix. The contractor is responsible for supplying all herbicide, surfactant, and water.
GPS Technology: The aircraft must be equipped with a global positioning system that is used to establish lines for 100% coverage.
Application Dates: Between October 12 – 20, 2026.
Timing: The contractor will be expected to begin spraying by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions and minimize drift. The government reserves the right to postpone the operation if wind speed exceeds 10 miles per hour.
DWR Assistance: The contractor will be responsible for providing necessary equipment and personnel to load and mix herbicide.
Questions should be submitted via U3P.
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