Swaner Preserve Herbicide Spraying Project

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a commercial pesticide applicator to conduct herbicide spraying on approximately 90 acres of the Swaner Preserve located near Park City in Summit County. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to procure services for foliar spraying of noxious and invasive weeds within the preserve area. Vendors must possess a current State of Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and submit a point-by-point response to mandatory minimum requirements outlined in the solicitation. The procurement is structured as a competitive quote process, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost quote. The solicitation closes on August 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with vendors required to upload their cost proposal and documentation demonstrating compliance with specified procurement specifications. Vendors are explicitly prohibited from communicating with any personnel other than the designated State of Utah Division of Purchasing procurement officer managing this RFQ.

While the document does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, it does emphasize strict qualifications for potential contractors, primarily the requirement of a valid commercial pesticide applicator license. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial pesticide treatment providers capable of meeting the technical specifications for invasive weed management. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this specific project. The RFQ does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, instead focusing on soliciting competitive pricing from qualified vendors. The scope of work suggests a one-time or seasonal herbicide treatment project targeting noxious and invasive plant species within the Swaner Preserve, with the primary evaluation criterion being the lowest submitted quote from a technically compliant bidder.