BD27-108 Scipio North Aerial Seeding

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting on behalf of Wildlife Resources, is requesting quotes for aerial seeding services on 1,268 acres in the Scipio North area, with quotes due September 18, 2026 and work to be performed October 5–22, 2026.

This is a low-bid RFQ with no stated set-asides or preferences. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost compliant quote under objective criteria outlined in the Utah Procurement Code. Vendors may submit only one primary bid; multiple or alternate bids will not be accepted.

The scope requires aerial seeding of 1,268 acres using a grass and forb seed mix applied at 10.25 lbs/acre (approximately 13,000 lbs total). The State furnishes pre-mixed seed in bulk totes at agreed locations; the contractor provides aircraft equipped with GPS capable of establishing 100 percent coverage flight lines and seeding at specified rates. Work is located at elevations of 5,200 to 6,200 feet in Millard, Juab, and adjacent counties on Bureau of Land Management lands. Seeding must commence by 8:00 a.m. daily. The State reserves the right to postpone seeding if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Contractors are responsible for seed unloading and loading operations. Nearest airports are Nephi Municipal (approximately 30 air miles) and Salina-Gunnison Municipal (approximately 25 air miles), though suitable dirt landing roads exist within 2 miles of the project.

Seven vendors submitted bids. Best Kept Lawns of Utah submitted the lowest cost at $6.92 per acre ($8,774.56 total). SafeChem Pest quoted $6.98 per acre ($8,850.64 total). Other bidders ranged from $10.25 to $40.00 per acre. No contract value range or term length is stated beyond the October performance window. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million per combined single limit if vehicles are used. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Any exceptions to RFQ specifications must be protested in writing prior to the closing date.