South Canyon Sevier River - Aerial Herbicide Application - Tebuthiuron (Spike 20P) Treatment

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotes (JH20057) for an aerial herbicide application project targeting the South Canyon Sevier River area near Hatch, UT. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform aerial application of Tebuthiuron (Spike 20P) herbicide on approximately 242 acres of BLM and State of Utah administered lands using a fixed-wing aircraft equipped with GPS technology. Key deliverables include 100% coverage at a specified application rate of 2.5 lbs/acre, with specific requirements for early-day application to minimize wind drift and herbicide movement. The primary objective is to improve wildlife habitat through targeted vegetation management. The solicitation requires precise GPS tracking, specialized aerial application equipment, and adherence to communication protocols. The bid opening was scheduled for October 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with a contract performance period from October 15, 2019, to November 1, 2019, or 10 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Hammond Helicopter LLC was ultimately awarded the contract as the low-cost, responsive, and responsible bidder. The procurement utilized commodity code 70140, which covers crop production, management, protection, and aerial applications. While specific budget details were not comprehensively disclosed, the total project budget was dependent on received bids and existing budget constraints. The contract appears to be open to qualified aerial herbicide application contractors with appropriate equipment and expertise in precision agricultural treatments. No incumbent vendor information beyond the awarded contractor was provided in the available documentation. The project represents a targeted environmental management initiative focused on improving wildlife habitat through strategic herbicide application in the specified treatment area.