AM26-12 Moab Field Office Cheat Grass Control Three

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking a contractor for herbicide application in Grand County through Invitation for Bid (IFB) AM26-12 Moab Field Office Cheat Grass Control Three. The primary objective is to apply herbicide treatment across approximately 7,292.4 acres to control cheatgrass. The procurement process will award a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with evaluation based on the lowest cost per acre. The contract is scheduled to commence and be completed by November 30, 2025, with vendors required to guarantee pricing for the entire project duration. Vendor prerequisites and detailed specifications are outlined in the attached documents, including Attachment A (Terms and Conditions) and Attachment B (Scope of Work). Bid submissions were due by August 13, 2025, with related documents such as aviation hazard and herbicide application maps provided to potential bidders. The procurement involves precise geographic targeting, with specific mapping and herbicide application requirements detailed in the accompanying documentation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements for large-scale herbicide application. The contract does not indicate specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical competence in herbicide application, particularly in managing invasive cheatgrass in challenging terrain. The bid documents suggest a comprehensive approach to vegetation management, requiring vendors to have specialized equipment and expertise in aerial and ground-based herbicide application. Although the exact budget is not specified, the scale of the project (7,292.4 acres) implies a significant contract value. The procurement process includes unofficial bid documentation and an award memo, indicating a competitive selection process with multiple potential vendors evaluated against stringent performance criteria.