Big Hollow Aerial Seeding JF26-21

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing and Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a contractor for the Big Hollow Aerial Seeding JF26-21 project, an invitation for bid (IFB) focused on aerial seeding services. The procurement aims to award a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor for seeding 59 acres of Bureau of Land Management and Utah Trust Lands Administration lands in Tooele County. The specific project requirements include using an aircraft equipped with GPS technology to ensure 100% seed coverage, applying a pre-mixed seed blend of grasses and forbs at approximately 7.0 lbs/acre (totaling around 413 lbs of seed), and completing the seeding between October 1 and October 18, 2025. The contractor must begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions, with the government reserving the right to postpone seeding if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Bonfire platform by September 25, 2025, with the project requiring precise geographical execution in an area with elevations ranging from 6,500 to 6,700 feet.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with anti-boycott provisions, restrictions on foreign entities and forced labor, and potential technology compliance standards, including possible FedRAMP or GovRAMP requirements for data processing. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement includes strict communication protocols prohibiting vendor communication with procurement staff except through the designated procurement officer. The documentation does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but emphasizes that vendors must guarantee pricing through the project's completion. Potential bidders must also be prepared to handle logistical requirements such as seed unloading and loading, with the nearest airport (Tooele Valley) located approximately 22 air miles from the project site. Vendors must also be prepared to meet mandatory minimum requirements and understand that any deviation from standard terms or inclusion of their own terms may result in bid disqualification.