Southern Utah Aerial Seeding

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, acting on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking bids for a comprehensive aerial seeding project spanning multiple counties in southern Utah. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) aims to secure a contractor to perform aerial seeding across 12,689 acres in Iron, Garfield, Washington, Beaver, and Kane Counties, with 14 distinct project areas including locations such as Sandstone Butte Bullhog and Big Flat Bullhog. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to seed specified areas using precise seed mixes at application rates ranging from 9.55 to 25.46 pounds per acre. Bidders are required to demonstrate relevant experience by providing at least two references from projects completed within the past three years and must be capable of GPS-guided application with 100% coverage documentation. The procurement opportunity has a bid submission deadline of September 29, 2025, with a 30-calendar day performance window from the official Notice-to-Proceed, and will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor based on total project bid pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several mandatory requirements, including anti-boycott certifications, restrictions on foreign entities, and technological compliance standards. Vendors are prohibited from communicating with procurement staff except through the designated procurement officer and must adhere to strict communication protocols during the bidding process. The total project budget is $184,000, with bids to be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis for each location and awarded on a total project basis. Contractors will be responsible for seed transportation from the Division of Wildlife Resources' seed warehouse in Ephraim, Utah, and must provide their own equipment and meet specific quality control standards. The contract includes provisions for potential work suspension if quality standards are not met, and vendors must guarantee pricing for the length of the project.