Otter Creek Rabbitbrush Mowing Phase II

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Otter Creek Rabbitbrush Mowing Phase II project, targeting rabbitbrush removal on 18-20 acres of private property in Piute County. The procurement requires a specialized contractor with at least one year of experience in wet mower rabbitbrush removal, capable of operating a skid steer wet mower that can mow rabbitbrush up to 6 feet in height and apply herbicide in a single application. The government will provide the herbicides (Tordon 22K, BrushRhap, and MSO adjuvants) at a rate of 1.5 quarts per acre, with the contractor responsible for equipment cleaning, licensing, and site access. The solicitation was opened on 4/29/2020 with a closing date of 5/7/2020 at 2:00 PM MDT, and the contract performance period is 47 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window from May 11th to June 26th, 2020. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, United States Fish and Wildlife Services, and a private landowner, with the work location situated southeast of Greenwich, Utah, at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 6,700 feet.

The RFQ did not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Bonneville L.R. Co LLC for being responsive and responsible. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement focused on technical capabilities and experience in rabbitbrush removal. Bidders were required to provide references demonstrating their previous work in wet mower rabbitbrush removal. The solicitation emphasized the need for specialized equipment and technical expertise, suggesting that the contract was targeted at firms with specific agricultural or land management capabilities. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for this specific project.