NC27-13 Pelican Lake Eurasian Watermilfoil Control Project

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the Pelican Lake Eurasian Watermilfoil Control Project, a two-phase aquatic invasive species management effort. This specific solicitation, NC27-13, covers Phase 1 of the project, which requires a licensed and experienced application company to supply and administer the herbicide ProcellaCOR to approximately 325 surface acres of Pelican Lake near Vernal, Utah. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the first week of September 2026 and aims to eradicate Eurasian Watermilfoil while preserving native plant species through the use of selective herbicide application. The estimated project budget for this phase is $276,725. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, provided they meet all mandatory minimum requirements, including possessing the necessary equipment, experience, and availability for the specified timeframe. Vendors must guarantee their pricing for the entirety of the project and comply with various state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination laws and anti-boycott certifications. Required insurance coverage includes workers' compensation at statutory limits and commercial general liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. All responses must be submitted electronically via the U3P portal by the specified deadline, and any requests for business confidentiality must be accompanied by a formal claim and a redacted version of the response.