Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District - Estray Horse Gather Project - 2025
Uintah Animal Control & Shelter SsdSpecial District · Vernal, UT- Due
- Dec 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Devin Cobb
- (435) 621-4316
The 30-second brief
The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District seeks sealed bids for gathering and capturing estray and abandoned horses within Uintah County, Utah, from January 12th, 2026, through April 1st, 2026. The scope includes helicopter pilot services, Hughes 500D or equivalent helicopters, capture crews, handling equipment, portable panels, pens, gates, chutes, wings, ropes, and weed-free hay. Vendors must comply with FAA regulations, provide comprehensive liability insurance of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, maintain commercial rated pilots with 3,000 helicopter hours including 600 hours of mountain flying, and submit 3 positive letters of reference. A mandatory pre-bid on-site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Uintah Animal Shelter. Bids are due by December 17th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and the project is solicited on a Per Head Basis Base.
175-250 Head Count Removed; 251-326 Head Count Removed; 327-402 Head Count Removed; 403-478 Head Count Removed
Per head cost
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Summary
The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District seeks sealed bids for gathering and capturing estray and abandoned horses within Uintah County, Utah, from January 12th, 2026, through April 1st, 2026.
The scope includes helicopter pilot services, Hughes 500D or equivalent helicopters, capture crews, handling equipment, portable panels, pens, gates, chutes, wings, ropes, and weed-free hay. Vendors must comply with FAA regulations, provide comprehensive liability insurance of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, maintain commercial rated pilots with 3,000 helicopter hours including 600 hours of mountain flying, and submit 3 positive letters of reference. A mandatory pre-bid on-site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Uintah Animal Shelter. Bids are due by December 17th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and the project is solicited on a Per Head Basis Base.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Per head cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- 175-250 Head Count Removed
- 251-326 Head Count Removed
- 327-402 Head Count Removed
- 403-478 Head Count Removed
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- 3 positive letters of reference
- Insurance certificate
- Statement indicating FAA compliance
- Statement regarding limits will be increased
- Submit to
- Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, 1387 East 335 South, Vernal, Utah 84078
- Scope location
- Uintah County, UT
- Reported agency
- Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, 1387 East 335 South, Vernal, Utah 84078. For questions, contact Devin Cobb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd in UT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Devin Cobb at (435) 621-4316. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 175-250 Head Count Removed; 251-326 Head Count Removed; 327-402 Head Count Removed; 403-478 Head Count Removed. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Per head cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd?
All active and historical solicitations from Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: 3 positive letters of reference, insurance certificate, statement indicating FAA compliance, statement regarding limits will be increased. Review the full document from Uintah Animal Control & Shelter Ssd for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Uintah County, UT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.