Green River Aerial Herbicide

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #CN18054 for green aerial herbicide application across 4,326 acres in three specific areas: Cottonwood, Marshall Draw, and Blue Mountain. The primary objective is to prevent the establishment and spread of noxious and invasive non-native species through targeted herbicide treatment. Contractors must apply Plateau Herbicide using aircraft equipped with GPS technology to ensure 100% coverage, applying 6 oz. per acre with 5-10 gallons of water carrier and CP nozzles sized 500-700 microns. The solicitation requires bidders to have demonstrated prior experience in aerial herbicide application, with negative references potentially resulting in bid disqualification. Electronic bid submissions were required through SciQuest, with the solicitation opening on August 22, 2017, at 11:30 AM MST and closing on August 29, 2017, at 2:00 PM MST. The actual herbicide application is scheduled between August 17 and September 11, 2017, with contract award determined by the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The government reserves the right to postpone operations if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The nearest operational airport for this project is located in Vernal, Utah, situated 9 to 31 air miles from the application areas. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the solicitation suggests that the contractor will be responsible for supplying the chemical and performing the aerial application. The procurement appears to be a competitive bid process with pricing submitted on a cost-per-acre basis. Although a specific budget range was not provided, the total project scope covers 4,326 acres, which would determine the overall contract value. The evaluation criteria primarily focus on cost, technical capability, and prior experience in aerial herbicide application, with an emphasis on precision and effectiveness of treatment.