UDOT Region 1 Wetland Vegetation Control -

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Region 1 is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB Solicitation #UDOT260185CN) for wetland vegetation control and maintenance services at two mitigation sites totaling approximately 6.1 acres: the Snow Creek site in Layton, Davis County (2.6 acres) and the Huntsville site in Weber County (3.5 acres). The primary services include noxious and invasive weed control, with additional optional work items including mowing operations, shrub and tree removal, reseeding of upland and wetland habitat areas, and riparian plant installation. Contractors must meet stringent qualifications including current Utah State pesticide applicator licenses with aquatic surface water certification, a minimum of five years of active experience as a pesticide applicator, and at least three years of documented experience controlling vegetation in wetland habitats on sites of 5 acres or greater, supported by three professional references. Bidders must submit a comprehensive Annual Treatment Plan detailing herbicide types, EPA registration numbers, application rates, and must employ a GPS herbicide spray data logger system for tracking all treatments in Google Earth and ArcMap formats. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the combined cost estimate derived from Target Plant Species control costs at each site and tractor mowing rates per acre as specified in the Cost Sheet (Attachment C); bid prices for additional work items will not be used in the award determination but will establish unit costs for work performed as requested by UDOT. The mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., beginning at the Huntsville site and proceeding to the Snow Creek site, with late arrivals potentially excluded from participation and bid submission. The IFB was posted on March 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 26, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The contract is structured as an annual requirements contract with a possible five-year term, potentially resulting in multiple five-year awards, and may be terminated by either party upon written agreement by December 31st of the current year. Payment is structured in two annual installments with 30 percent distributed during April-June and 70 percent during July-December, subject to payment reductions of 10 to 30 percent if Target Plant Species control fails to achieve the required 90 percent treatment success rate. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the provided solicitation documents; bidders must reference the Cost Sheet (Attachment C) for pricing guidance and structure. All vendors seeking to contract with the State of Utah must complete the Vendor/Customer Creation and Modification Form (FI170) and provide a completed W-9 form prior to contract execution.