JH26-46-1 Parley's Canyon Ground Only Herbicide Spraying of Myrtle Spurge Spring 2026 -Re-solicit

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in conjunction with the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for ground-only herbicide spraying services to treat myrtle spurge across a designated 480-acre project area in Parley's Canyon. The primary objective is to achieve 100% coverage of identified myrtle spurge infestations using spot spray herbicide application methods. The selected contractor must complete all work by June 15, 2026, and must guarantee pricing for the duration of the contract term. No mandatory site visit is required prior to submission. Prospective vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, maintain workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 aggregate coverage, procure all necessary permits and licenses, and participate in E-Verify employment verification. All bidders must submit questions through the U3P platform during the designated question-and-answer period, and responses must be submitted electronically before the April 21, 2026 deadline. This procurement is anticipated to result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with award notifications not constituting binding contracts until a fully executed purchase order or contract is issued.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, nor is information provided regarding incumbent contractors or previous vendors. There is no identified current infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Pricing information is considered public information unless vendors properly submit a Claim of Business Confidentiality with a redacted version of their response. Vendors must certify compliance with Utah Code provisions regarding economic boycotts, boycotts of the State of Israel, and restrictions on forced labor products. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents. The State Entity reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice for convenience or immediately for cause following a ten-day cure period, and the contractor is prohibited from commencing work, purchasing materials, or entering into subcontracts until receiving a fully executed purchase order or contract.