Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #CS27-107

Aerial imazapic herbicide application and materials for approximately 3,755 acres at Dugway Proving Ground

Utah is seeking a contractor to supply and apply herbicide by aircraft across about 3,755 acres at Dugway Proving Ground to reduce cheatgrass and wildfire risk. - Government buyer: State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources; procurement issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing. - Products and named OEMs/brands: Imazapic herbicide options include Plateau (BASF Corp.), Panoramic, Cadre, Nufarm Imazapic, and Impose; equivalents may be proposed. Nufarm is also named as a product brand. The solicitation does not identify manufacturers for Panoramic, Cadre, or Impose. - Apply herbicide at 6 oz per acre, equivalent to about 22,530 oz for the full acreage if treated at the specified rate. - Apply methylated seed oil (MSO) at 2 pints per acre, about 7,510 pints for the full acreage. - Use at least 8 gallons of water per acre, or about 30,040 gallons total at the minimum rate. - Services requested: Aerial herbicide application across approximately 3,755 acres at Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele County, Utah. The contractor supplies the materials, aircraft, equipment, and personnel for mixing and application. - Notable requirements: Use a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft; drones are prohibited. GPS-guided spray lines must provide 100% coverage. Coordinate restricted airspace in advance; work is expected to start in the morning, and spraying may be postponed when winds exceed 10 mph. Personnel must pass background checks and be U.S. citizens. Pricing is per acre and must include herbicide, surfactant, and mobilization; pricing must be guaranteed through project completion.

Description

The solicitation seeks an aerial application contractor to treat approximately 3,755 acres at Dugway Proving Grounds in Tooele County, Utah, with imazapic during fall 2026. The contractor must supply the herbicide, surfactant, and water, apply the specified mixture at 6 ounces of herbicide and 2 pints of methylated seed oil per acre, and submit pricing on a cost-per-acre basis. Applications are scheduled between October 5 and October 23, 2026, using a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft equipped with GPS; drones are not allowed. Access requires background checks and U.S. citizenship, and the solicitation anticipates a single award to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible vendor.

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