20260917_GoldSpring_LopScatter.prj

This is a project file related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for lop and scatter forestry services in Iron County. The project encompasses 241 acres of lop and scatter services combined with 37 acres of cut and pile services. Participation is limited exclusively to pre-qualified contractors who are currently approved vendors for both treatment types. The project performance period runs from October 15, 2026, through March 15, 2027, with no mandatory site visit requirement. A single contract award is anticipated to be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with pricing evaluated on a per-acre basis.

Vendors must guarantee their pricing through project completion. The file name "20260917_GoldSpring_LopScatter.prj" suggests a project file generated on September 17, 2026, relating to the Gold Springs treatment area. Contract awards will be determined by lowest cost per acre methodology. Contractors must maintain pre-qualified status for all required treatment types to be eligible for bid consideration, and pricing must remain fixed throughout the contract period regardless of scope or market changes.