5-E Coyote 2027 Vicinity.pdf

This is a project description document for the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources related to mastication services in the East Coyote vicinity. The IFB (Invitation for Bid) AS27-116 seeks to contract with prequalified vendors to provide mastication services according to specified attachments. The project is located in the East Coyote area and involves vegetation treatment through mechanical mastication. The contract performance period runs from November 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, providing a two-month implementation window. No mandatory site visit is required for bidders, and the procurement is anticipated to result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Participation is restricted exclusively to contractors currently listed on the State of Utah's Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list, and interested parties must verify their prequalified status before submitting proposals.

The vendor must guarantee pricing through project completion, ensuring cost certainty for the State of Wildlife Resources throughout the contract term. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with the detailed specifications provided in Attachment B, which outlines the specific mastication service requirements and performance standards. This procurement is conducted through the State of Utah Division of Purchasing as the issuing unit, with the Division of Wildlife Resources serving as the conducting unit. The restriction to prequalified contractors streamlines the bidding process and ensures only qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and operational demands of vegetation mastication services are considered for award.