JH27-125 Cottonwood Fire Aerial Seeding Project

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a single contract award for the Cottonwood Fire Aerial Seeding Project, solicitation number JH27-125. The selected vendor will provide aerial seeding services for approximately 54,303 acres, which includes the application of specific seed mixes and rates across multiple areas. The contractor is responsible for picking up seed from the UDWR warehouse in Ephraim, Utah, and transporting it to their chosen landing zones. All work must be completed by November 20, 2026, with work commencing within seven calendar days of the notice to proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all experience and equipment requirements. Bidders must provide the make, model, and payload capacity of the aircraft to be used, and pricing must be guaranteed through the completion of the project. Payment will be made as a one lump-sum final payment based on the actual number of acres completed following a final inspection. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 3,000,000 dollars aggregate, as well as statutory workers compensation. Compliance with state and federal regulations regarding hazardous materials and employment practices is mandatory, including adherence to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Utah Executive Order 2019-1. Contractors must also participate in the E-Verify system for employees in Utah. While no mandatory site visit is held, bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site independently. All responses must be submitted electronically via the U3P portal by the specified deadline.