Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #BD27-112

Aerial application of BASF Plateau herbicide across Green River District treatment areas

Utah is seeking aerial herbicide treatment to control invasive vegetation across mapped areas in the Green River District. - Government buyer and participating agencies - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, Wildlife Resources procurement unit, and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. - Work is coordinated with the US Wildland Fire Service and Green River District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); mapped locations identify BLM’s Price Field Office and Vernal Field Office. - Scope and quantities - Aerial herbicide application across approximately 10,934.2 acres near Vernal, Uintah County: Little Davenport (2,151.6 acres), Diamond Mountain (6,237.8 acres), and Big Park (2,544.8 optional acres). - The contractor provides labor, aircraft, chemicals, equipment, supervision, transportation, GPS mapping, and related supplies. Helicopter, fixed-wing, and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) are acceptable. - Specified OEM and products - BASF Corp. is the named manufacturer of Plateau herbicide, specified at 6 oz. per acre. The application also specifies a non-ionic surfactant and a water carrier at 5–10 gallons per acre; no part numbers or separate supply quantities are provided. - Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation are mentioned only in a certification excluding their goods or services; neither is a requested supplier or OEM. - Notable performance requirements - Aircraft must use GPS and support shapefiles or track logs, record flight lines to demonstrate 100% coverage, and meet ±5-meter accuracy. - The contractor must hold applicable State pesticide-application certification and follow herbicide label requirements and applicable BLM vegetation-treatment procedures. Operations may be postponed when wind exceeds 10 mph. - Work begins within seven calendar days after the effective Notice to Proceed and must be completed by the solicitation’s stated deadline; an extension may be possible.

Description

The State of Utah is seeking aerial herbicide application services for approximately 10,934.2 acres near Vernal in Uintah County, Utah. Work includes supplying labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, herbicide, and related materials to treat invasive and noxious species, especially cheatgrass, using Plateau herbicide and GPS-guided aircraft. Helicopter, fixed-wing, and UAS aircraft are acceptable, and work must be completed by October 3, 2026. The anticipated award is a single contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder; pricing is submitted per acre and must include mobilization and operating costs.

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