JH27-100 Black Slough Aerial Phragmites Treatment (WRI 7955)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking a single contract award to manage and mitigate Phragmites australis and other invasive wetland species. The project involves the aerial chemical treatment of approximately 610 acres of wetland habitat at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and adjacent private lands in Brigham City, Utah. The contractor must utilize drones equipped with herbicide application systems and GPS data logging technology to accurately document treated areas. All work must be completed by September 30, 2026, with the contractor providing a final treatment effectiveness report detailing herbicides used, application rates, and GPS files. The estimated budget for this project is 20,000.00 dollars, and the award will be granted to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. The contractor is required to be a licensed applicator and must adhere to environmental best management practices to protect non-target species and water quality. Key contractual obligations include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000.00 dollars per occurrence and 3,000,000.00 dollars aggregate, as well as providing workers compensation insurance. The agreement is governed by Utah law, with venue in Salt Lake City. Payment terms specify that invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, with payment issued within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Additionally, the vendor must certify compliance with E-verify, anti-boycott regulations, and various non-discrimination and employment laws.