# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AS27-114

Aerial application of BASF Plateau herbicide for cheatgrass control in Juab County

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** AS27-114
**NAICS:** 115310

Utah agencies seek aerial herbicide treatment to control cheatgrass across wildfire-affected land in Juab County.
- **Government buyer:** State of Utah Division of Purchasing is conducting the procurement for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
- **Scope:** Treat approximately 304 acres in the West Tintic Mountains following the Cherry wildfire.
- **Herbicide OEM:** **BASF Corp.** manufactures the specified Plateau herbicide; the contractor must supply it, along with surfactant and water.
- **Products and application rates:**
  - Plateau herbicide: 6 oz. per acre, or approximately 1,824 oz. for the full area; no part number is provided.
  - Water: minimum 8 gallons per acre, or at least 2,432 gallons total.
  - Non-ionic surfactant: 1 quart per 100 gallons of spray mix; the exact total depends on final spray volume.
- **Contractor services and equipment:** Provide aerial application, aircraft with GPS flight-line capability for 100% coverage, and the equipment and personnel needed to load and mix the spray.
- **Notable requirements:** Bid pricing is per acre and must include herbicide, surfactant, and mobilization. Work is expected to start early in the day; the agency may postpone spraying if wind exceeds 10 mph. Pricing must remain guaranteed through project completion.
- **Completion:** Work must be finished by the specified project deadline; no contract duration, option years, or subscription term is stated.

### Description

The State of Utah is seeking a vendor to provide herbicide and aerial application services to control cheatgrass following the Cherry wildfire. The project covers approximately 304 acres in the West Tintic Mountains in Juab County. The contractor must supply the herbicide, surfactant, water, and equipment and personnel needed to load and mix the herbicide, and use GPS technology to achieve full coverage. Work must be completed by October 15, 2026, with spraying expected to begin by 8:00 a.m.; the award is anticipated to be a single contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible vendor.

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