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This is a Scope of Work file for the State of Utah Division of Purchasing in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources for the Clifton Flat Lop and Scatter project. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking services to perform lop and scatter operations as detailed in the referenced Attachment B Scope of Work. Participation in this solicitation is strictly limited to prequalified contractors currently listed on the state's Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list, and interested parties who are not on this list should not submit bids. There is no mandatory site visit required for this project. The anticipated contract award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, and the project must be completed no later than December 10, 2026.

The vendor selected for this contract must guarantee its pricing through project completion. This procurement is structured as a single contract award with a fixed completion deadline of December 10, 2026. Vendors must be prepared to commit their pricing for the entire duration of the project without adjustment, ensuring cost certainty for the state. The specialized nature of lop and scatter services and the requirement for vendor prequalification indicate this is a technical forestry or land management operation with specific contractor qualification standards established by the Department of Natural Resources.