NC27-120 West Desert Aerial Herbicide

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources, is requesting quotes for aerial herbicide application services in Tooele and Juab Counties under RFQ NC27-120, with quotes due October 8, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest total cost bid; only one primary bid per vendor will be accepted, and any exceptions to RFQ specifications must be protested in writing prior to closing.

The scope covers post-fire cheatgrass control via aerial herbicide application across approximately 1,365 acres at two locations: the Onaqui Mountains (991.4 acres) in Tooele County and the East Tintic Mountains (373.3 acres) spanning Tooele and Juab Counties, at elevations between 5,700 and 6,800 feet. Application is scheduled October 12–20, 2026, commencing at 8:00 a.m. daily; operations may be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Bidders may use Tooele Municipal or Provo Municipal Airport, with suitable dirt-road landing areas within two miles of project sites. Pricing shall be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis.

The contractor must supply all Plateau herbicide (BASF Corporation), surfactant, and water; apply herbicide at 6 ounces per acre mixed with a minimum of 8 gallons of water per acre plus 1 quart of non-ionic surfactant per 100 gallons of spray mix; and provide GPS-equipped aircraft to establish spray lines ensuring 100 percent coverage. The contractor supplies all equipment and personnel for loading and mixing.

Standard State of Utah purchase-order terms apply, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial auto liability of $1 million minimum if vehicles are used. Payment is due within thirty days of a correct invoice. The State maintains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice, or for cause after ten days to cure.