AS27-123 Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Division of Wildlife Resources are seeking a single contract award for the Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026. This Invitation for Bids aims to secure a responsive and responsible vendor to perform aerial seeding across three specific project areas: the Widemouth 2 Fire Rehab Project Phase I (3,964 acres), the Watts Mtn Phase II Project (2,210 acres), and the Tower Fire Aerial Seeding Project (206 acres), totaling 6,380 acres. The performance period is strictly scheduled from November 4, 2026, through November 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis, and the award will be granted to the lowest total cost responsive and responsible vendor. Technical requirements mandate that aircraft be equipped with GPS for 100% coverage and maintain a maximum 80-foot seeding swath width to prevent stripping. The use of drones is strictly prohibited, and operations must be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Upon completion, the contractor must provide electronic coverage documentation in UTM projection North America Datum 1983. The contractor is responsible for securing flight operations from airports in Redmond, Fillmore, or Richfield, Utah. Administrative requirements include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation. Vendors must certify compliance with E-Verify, anti-boycott laws regarding the State of Israel, and various non-discrimination statutes. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery and will be paid within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. The State Entity reserves the right to inspect deliverables within 30 days of delivery to ensure conformity with the specified standards before final acceptance.