3-Paradise Springs Mastication.zip

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources for mastication services on 338 acres located in Iron County, Utah. The solicitation is limited to prequalified contractors only, and participation requires that vendors be on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list. The project scope involves vegetation mastication services as detailed in Attachment B, with a mandatory site visit requirement status of "NO." The anticipated project performance period runs from March 15, 2026, through June 15, 2026, and vendors must guarantee their pricing through project completion. Award determination will be made to the single lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with contract awards evaluated using the methodology of lowest cost per acre.

Pricing will be evaluated on a per-acre basis as the determining factor for contract award. The solicitation does not identify any specific set-asides, incumbent contractor information, or current environmental conditions that may affect project execution. Funding sources and specific budget amounts are not detailed in the provided documentation. Vendors must be prepared to mobilize and complete all mastication work within the defined performance window and maintain pricing stability throughout the project duration regardless of any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the four-month execution period.