Stewart Lake Wet Mow

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Stewart Lake Wet Mow project, solicitation #AS22-136, located in Duchesne County. The procurement involves specialized mowing and herbicide application services for 33 acres of land, requiring a wet blade mowing system mounted on a tractor, bobcat, or skid steer. Contractors were required to have a minimum of one year of experience with skid steer mounted wet mowing and possess a current Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. The technical specifications mandated using a wet mower capable of mowing Tamarisk and vegetation up to 4 feet in height while simultaneously applying a specific herbicide mixture of Triclopyr ester or imazapyr, bark or crop oil, and Rodeo at prescribed rates. The solicitation opened on May 27, 2022, and closed on June 3, 2022, with Soil Works LLC ultimately being awarded the contract on June 7, 2022. Bidders were evaluated based on their technical capabilities, references, and ability to meet administrative requirements under the Utah Procurement Code.

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders were required to certify they were not boycotting Israel and provide comprehensive references demonstrating their technical competence. The contract required the selected vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the job, with no additional fuel surcharges or cost adjustments. While the specific contract value was not disclosed in the documentation, the scope of work involved comprehensive vegetation management across 33 acres with specialized mowing and herbicide application. The project was scheduled for completion between June 15-25, 2022, with strict guidelines governing vendor communications and submission requirements. Soil Works LLC was identified as the successful contractor, indicating they met all technical and administrative prerequisites outlined in the solicitation.