Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-129

Rabbitbrush mowing and herbicide treatment across approximately 75 acres in Kane County

Utah is seeking a contractor to mow rabbitbrush and apply herbicide across roughly 75 acres in Kane County. - Government buyer: State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting the procurement for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Paria River Field Office/Paria River District. - Work requested: Treat three units near Mount Carmel Junction, including mowing and herbicide application in one treatment. The mapped units are 17, 37, and 21 acres; a separate map also identifies Unit 2 as 37 acres. - Herbicide: Tordon 22K or equivalent, applied at 2 quarts per treated acre unless the project manager directs otherwise. The contractor supplies the herbicide, water, and mixing equipment. - Equipment and qualifications: Provide a wet-blade mower capable of treating rabbitbrush up to 6 feet high, or mow and spray within five minutes of cutting. The contractor must provide a qualified operator and hold a current Utah Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. - Other contractor responsibilities: Provide labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies. Bids are priced per acre, including mobilization and operating costs. - Budget and schedule: Stated budget is $28,500. Work is permitted during the winter treatment window after the first ground freeze and must be completed by the end of that window; the contractor must begin within seven days after notice to proceed. - Named commercial manufacturers/vendors: No manufacturer or contractor is identified by company name. Tordon 22K is the named herbicide brand; equivalent products are allowed.

Description

The IFB seeks a contract to remove rabbitbrush by mowing and applying herbicide in one treatment across approximately 75 acres in Kane County, Utah. The contractor must provide labor, equipment, supplies, and herbicide, and must hold a current Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Work may begin after the first ground freeze between November 1, 2026, and March 15, 2027, and must be completed by March 15, 2027. The site visit is not mandatory, and award is anticipated to one lowest-cost responsive and responsible vendor.

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