NC27-112 Dixie NF aerial seeding

Solicitation NC27-112 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to secure aerial seeding services for approximately 2,347 acres within the Dixie National Forest. The project covers two primary areas: the Fivemile Pasture (1,803 acres at 7.24 lbs/ac) and the Three Creeks Allotment (544 acres at 11.41 lbs/ac). The selected contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and the transport of approximately 19,261 lbs of seed from the UDWR warehouse in Ephraim, Utah, to the designated sites. Performance must begin within seven calendar days of the notice to proceed, with all seeding completed by November 1. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide a per-acre price that includes all mobilization and operating costs, as well as the make, model, and payload capacity of the aircraft used. Technical requirements include the use of GPS technology to ensure 100 percent coverage and the delivery of electronic treatment files in UTM projection. Payment will be issued as a single lump-sum final payment following a final inspection of the completed acreage. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate, as well as workers compensation insurance. The agreement requires certification of E-Verify participation, adherence to anti-boycott laws regarding the State of Israel, and compliance with federal non-discrimination laws. Additionally, the contractor is liable for any seed lost or damaged during transport and must return all unused seed, pallets, and sacks to the Ephraim warehouse upon completion.