Locations: This project is located on UDWR lands in Sanpete County, Utah. Elevations range from 6,500 to 7,500 feet. Project maps and files showing the site are attached. Nearest Airport: The nearest airport is the Salina-Gunnison Airport. Acreage/ Rate: A total of 1,093 acres will be seeded. The mix, consisting of grasses, forbs, and shrub seed will be applied at a rate of approximately 8.8 lbs./acre. Aircraft used must be capable of seeding at these rates. GPS Technology: The aircraft must be equipped with a global positioning system that is used to establish flight lines for 100% coverage Total Weight: Approximately 8,966 lbs. Seeding Dates: October 10 – October 25, 2024. Timing: The contractor will be expected to begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions and minimize seed rift. The Government reserves the right to postpone the seeding operation if wind speed exceeds 10 miles per hour. DWR Assistance: Seed will be pre-mixed and supplied in 1,200 lbs. bags. The contractor will be responsible for picking the seed up from the Great Basin Research Center in Ephraim, UT, and transporting it to the airport. The contractor must provide a forklift on-site to pour the seed from the 1,200 lbs. bags into the aircraft. As well as all necessary equipment and personnel to unload and load seed.
