AM27-6 Crouse Bench Aerial Herbicide

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting quotes for aerial herbicide application on 372 acres in Daggett County with quotes due August 5, 2026 under RFQ AM27-6. Award will be made to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder; no set-asides or local preferences are stated.

The scope is aerial application of Plateau (Imazapic) herbicide at 6 ounces per acre across the Crouse Bench treatment area approximately 35 miles northeast of Vernal, Utah to control noxious and invasive species, particularly cheatgrass. Contractors may use helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, or drones equipped with CP nozzles (500–700 micron) and GPS technology capable of 100% coverage. Work must be completed between September 14–25, 2026, with spraying to begin by 7:00 a.m. and ceasing if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. The contractor supplies all herbicide chemicals and must maintain an English-literate supervisor on-site during operations. Bid pricing is per acre and must include all labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, chemicals, and operating expenses with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted. Payment is one lump-sum final payment for actual acres completed following final inspection, though partial payments may be considered at the State's sole discretion with prior written approval. No site visit is required prior to bidding, though prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the site at their own discretion; a pre-work conference will be held at the project site prior to work commencement.

Per the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, the contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance and minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability and $1,000,000 combined single limit commercial automobile liability coverage. The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause with 10 days to cure. Vendors must submit a single primary bid; multiple or alternate quotes will be rejected. Any exceptions to RFQ specifications must be protested in writing to the Division of Purchasing prior to the closing date.