5-RQS 2754 560 051 ATCHEE RIDGE FUEL BREAK PT 5.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing in coordination with the Division of Wildlife Resources, USWFS, and BLM for wildlife habitat improvement and wildland fire hazard reduction services. The project involves mechanically removing and shredding standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees, saplings, and brush using wheeled or tracked mechanical mulcher/shredder/masticator equipment across 260.4 acres located on Indian Spring and Augisi Ridges, Book Cliffs, and Spring Ridge. The contract must be completed by November 30th, 2026, with performance beginning upon contract award. No mandatory site visit will be held prior to bidding; however, potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project site to understand all general and local conditions that may affect performance and cost. Failure to conduct a site inspection does not constitute grounds for claims after contract award. Participation in this solicitation is limited to prequalified contractors only, and bidders must not submit proposals if they are not on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list.

This IFB is anticipated to result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Vendors must guarantee their pricing through project completion. No information regarding specific pricing terms, set-asides, funding amounts, or funding sources is provided in this summary document. All aspects of cost estimation and financial requirements remain the responsibility of bidding contractors to determine based on site conditions and project specifications.