Lawn Care for National Guard

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is seeking a vendor for lawn fertilization services for the Utah Air National Guard through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number NN22-2. The procurement is for a comprehensive lawn care contract with a five-year term, beginning August 16, 2021, and closing for bids on August 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. The contract requires three fertilizer applications in the first year, with subsequent annual applications for years two through five. Vendors must provide liquid fertilizer application services and meet specific scope of work requirements outlined in the attached documents. The bid includes multiple service line items for each contract year, allowing vendors to input annual application costs. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who can demonstrate compliance with all specified requirements. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the Utah Public Procurement Place system, adhering to strict submission guidelines and documentation requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types, but bidders must meet several key qualifications. Vendors are required to certify they are not boycotting Israel, have no financial ties to sanctioned entities, and maintain all applicable federal, state, and local licenses. The contract includes flexibility for potential modifications to incorporate new technologies and may receive additional legislative funding. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-year nature of the contract suggests a sustained commitment to lawn care services for the Utah Air National Guard. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with state procurement regulations, including provisions related to responsiveness, potential conflicts of interest, and technical specifications for fertilizer application services.