BD27-111 Triangle Uplands Aerial Seeding

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids for aerial seeding services in the Triangle Uplands area on private property in Grand County under IFB BD27-111, with bids due September 21, 2026.

The scope covers a mandatory base acreage of 1,776 acres plus two optional line items of 50 and 212 acres contingent on available funding. Services include transport of seed from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Seed Warehouse in Ephraim to the contractor's selected airport and GPS-enabled aerial seeding operations ensuring 100 percent coverage. The base acreage must be completed between September 28 and October 9, 2026; both optional acreages must be completed by October 30, 2026. Seed application rates are 3.75 pounds per acre for the base line item and 6.9 pounds per acre for optional line items, with total seed weights of 6,660, 345, and 1,463 pounds respectively, subject to change based on seed availability. Contractors provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials and are solely responsible for equipment and property security on-site. The State reserves the right to modify acreage totals or parcel configuration by up to 10 percent through minor change orders without adjusting bid price, or to negotiate major change orders for modifications exceeding 10 percent. Failure to conduct a site inspection does not constitute grounds for claims after award.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Contractor must guarantee pricing for the duration of the contract through October 30, 2026, and will receive lump-sum final payment based on actual acres completed at the contractor's per-acre bid price following final inspection. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate and commercial automobile liability insurance (where applicable) are required. No mandatory site visit will be held prior to bidding, though site inspection is strongly encouraged.