Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-11

Utah Seeks Tamarisk Removal and Triclopyr Herbicide Application at Quichapa Lake

This opportunity involves invasive species management at Quichapa Lake, Utah, led by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office. - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Triclopyr herbicide manufacturers (e.g., Dow AgroSciences, Corteva Agriscience) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical mowing and removal of tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) on up to 71 acres - Immediate application of aquatic-labeled triclopyr herbicide (e.g., Triclopyr 3, Garlon 3a, Tahoe 3a) to exposed stumps - Use of blue tracking dye in herbicide mix for verification - GPS tracking and reporting of treated acres - All labor, equipment (mowers, sprayers, GPS devices), certified pesticide applicators, herbicide, dye, adjuvants, and water to be provided by contractor - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All chemical applicators must hold a current Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Strict compliance with EPA pesticide labels and BLM environmental mitigation measures - Daily pesticide application reports required - Payment based on actual acres treated, verified by GPS data - Acreage may be adjusted based on funding and contractor availability - Pricing must be guaranteed for the entire project duration - Work must be completed within a defined fall window (September to mid-October)

Description

This IFB is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Division of Wildlife Resources to procure tamarisk removal services through mowing and immediate herbicide spray application near Cedar City, Utah. The contract period starts on September 1, 2026, and must be completed by October 15, 2026. The work involves mechanical cutting of tamarisk stems and applying an aquatic-labeled triclopyr herbicide to the stumps to suppress invasive tamarisk on up to 71 acres. Payment will be based on actual acres treated and verified by GPS data. Vendors must hold a Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and guarantee pricing for the entire project.

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