West Desert Guzzlers Helicopter Lift 2026.sbx

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) document issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources for helicopter lift services. The procurement seeks a responsive and responsible vendor to provide helicopter lift services and ground crew support to transport seven new guzzler tanks, apron materials, and fencing materials to multiple drop locations across five wildlife management areas: Levan Wildlife Management Area, Hobble Creek WMA, Timpanogos WMA, Little Sahara Sand Dunes, and Tintic Valley. The project is divided into two phases, with three locations to receive deliveries by September 18, 2026, and the two remaining locations to be serviced between November 2 and November 20, 2026. The RFQ will be evaluated based on objective criteria outlined in the solicitation, with responsiveness and compliance to specifications as the primary evaluation standards.

The evaluation process will consider the lowest cost quote from compliant bidders, with only one primary bid accepted per vendor; multiple or alternate quotes will not be considered. Any exceptions or protests to the RFQ specifications must be submitted in writing to the Division of Purchasing prior to the closing date. The State reserves the right to solicit additional quotes through alternative methods as permitted under the Utah Procurement Code and applicable Administrative Rules. Award determination will be based on the vendor's ability to meet the specified delivery schedules and technical requirements for the helicopter lift operations.