JH26-10 North Hill Aerial Herbicide Application

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking a contractor to perform aerial herbicide application for the North Hill Invasive Annual Grass Control Project (Bid #JH26-10). The procurement involves applying Imazapic herbicide to approximately 320 acres located 11 miles south of Minersville in Iron County, Utah, using either a fixed-wing plane or drone. Contractors must apply 2.5 oz of herbicide and 5 oz of crop oil mixed with a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre, with GPS-tracked application and strict environmental compliance requirements. The project must be completed by October 25, 2025, with the primary evaluation criterion being the per-acre bid price. The solicitation is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with the intent to award a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Key submission requirements include providing both redacted and non-redacted responses through U3P (Utah's procurement platform), with all questions to be submitted during a specified question and answer period ending on September 15, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract allows for potential minor project area adjustments up to 10% without altering the original bid price, with provisions for major change orders that could adjust pricing or mobilization costs. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the procurement includes comprehensive terms and conditions requiring contractors to comply with Utah's employment practices, anti-discrimination laws, and government records management regulations. Contractors must also verify employment eligibility through the Status Verification System (E-verify) and provide various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability. Payment will be structured as a one-time lump-sum final payment based on the actual number of acres completed after final inspection, with the government retaining the right to conduct discussions with vendors and potentially require additional verifications such as product samples or background checks.