Quotes -Helicopter flights to drop for 2 Guzzler to Swan Creek JF27-128

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is acquiring services in this contract to provide up to 5 hours of on-site helicopter time to transport guzzler tanks, personnel, and various supplies to 2 sites in Rich County, Utah.

The purpose of this Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to enter into a contract or purchase order with the responsive and responsible vendor that submits the lowest cost to provide: Helicopter Sling-load and transport service of guzzler to two different areas of Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area in Rich County Utah.

Bids should be submitted on a per/hour basis. Attach references of the last 3 previous related jobs. At a minimum it should include: employer, contact number, type of work, type of helicopter use, days to complete job, and size of crew.

Per hour and total bid prices will include all mobilization and operation costs. There will be no fuel surcharges or adjustments negotiated.

The project area consists of one staging area (landing zone) in Rich County, Utah. [...] Each drop site requires 3 trips for long-lining materials. This project has 2 drop sites operating out of 1 landing zone.

A helicopter must be capable of lifting personnel, wildlife guzzlers, and supplies (800-1000 pounds min-max) in a timely manner to remote work sites. Hughes 500 helicopter is not sufficient and will not be acceptable. [...] Must be carded for external loads/ long-line. Must have a fuel truck available at the staging area at all times. The job must be completed in one day during a contiguous twelve hour span of daylight.

A Helicopter must be able to sling loads that are a minimum of 800 pounds, not to exceed 1,000 pounds. Materials to be transported include UDWR personnel, large guzzler tanks, various size lumber, sheeting, and roofing materials, and assorted supplies.

A fuel truck and all long lines, neeting, and other equipment for sling loads must be provided by the helicopter company.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to perform all work as set forth in the specifications.

Helicopter Slinging/delivery of materials: One day, up to 5 hours of on-site flight time, to occur between Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday November 10th, 2026.

The contract will be awarded based on bid price, prior performance and references as provided by the bidder or obtained independently by the government and will be evaluated and awarded at the sole discretion of the government.

All questions related to this solicitation, specifications, or bidding procedures **MUST** be asked in writing in Sciquest. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS.

There will be no site tour.

The Contractor shall begin work within seven (7) calendar days from the effective date of the notice to proceed.

Planned budget for this project is **15,000.00**. Payment will be made in one lump sum at completion of the project.

The Contractor shall maintain the following insurance coverage: workers' compensation insurance; commercial general liability insurance with limits no less than **$1,000,000.00** per person per occurrence and **$3,000,000.00** aggregate; commercial automobile liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of **$1 million** per occurrence, combined single limit.