Cherry Fire Aerial Seeding

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting quotes for aerial seeding services for the Cherry Fire project in Tooele County. The scope of work involves the application of a seed mix consisting of grasses, shrubs, and forbs across 4,651 total acres at elevations between 5,700 and 6,700 feet. Specifically, the contractor must apply seed at a rate of 12 lbs/acre over 704 acres of TLA lands and 18 lbs/acre over 3,947 acres of private lands. All work must be completed by November 11, 2026. Technical requirements include the use of GPS technology to ensure 100% coverage and a requirement to begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to minimize drift, with the government reserving the right to postpone operations if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost, with bids required on a cost-per-acre basis. Selected vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation insurance. Administrative terms specify that deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a 30-day window for the state to accept or reject deliverables. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, and payments are due within 30 days of invoice execution. Contractors must also comply with the Utah Government Data Privacy Act and certify compliance regarding anti-boycott actions, forced labor restrictions, and E-Verify registration for personnel employed in Utah.