ACD Mitigation Project

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number CN17026 for an ACD Mitigation Project through the Division of Wildlife Resources, seeking vegetation management services in Kane County. The project involves comprehensive treatment of approximately 248 acres of rabbitbrush and willows on private land located 3.25 miles northeast of Alton, Utah. Specific work components include treating 72 acres of rabbitbrush with wet mow and chemical application in the first year, treating 65 acres of previously mowed willow polygon with wet mow and chemical, mowing 115 acres of first-year willow polygons without chemical, and treating 115 acres with wet mow and chemical in the second year. Contractor qualifications require possessing at least one wet mower capable of mowing rabbitbrush up to 6 feet in height, applying herbicide in a single application, holding a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, and providing Tordon 22K herbicide at a rate of 2 quarts per acre. The contract performance period is 60 calendar days, estimated from September 26th to November 25th, 2016, with a bid due date of October 3, 2016. Evaluation criteria were based on objective standards within the Utah Procurement Code, requiring bidders to meet specific prerequisites and demonstrate business capabilities.

High Mountain Nursery was awarded the contract as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The solicitation did not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A critical requirement was that equipment must be thoroughly washed before entering and exiting the work area to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. While specific budget details were not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement process involved a competitive bidding approach that evaluated vendors based on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and cost-effectiveness. The project appears focused on ecological management and invasive species control, with precise requirements for vegetation treatment techniques and environmental protection protocols. No additional incumbent vendors or integration requirements with existing infrastructure were mentioned in the procurement documents.