5-Sunny Side Fuel Break Mastication.zip

This government file represents an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing in collaboration with the Division of Wildlife Resources for a mastication project in Carbon County. The solicitation seeks a pre-qualified contractor to perform bullhog mastication on 300 acres of standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings. The project is scoped for completion between September 25, 2025, and December 31, 2025, with the intent to award a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Participation is strictly limited to contractors on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list, and vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion.

The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest cost per acre methodology, with the anticipated contract award based on the most economically advantageous bid that meets all specified requirements. No mandatory site visit is required for this solicitation. The project appears to be funded through state wildlife resources management budgets, focusing on vegetation management and forest health in the specified Carbon County area. The contract requires vendors to have pre-qualification status, which suggests a specialized or technical nature to the required mastication work, likely involving specific equipment and expertise in forest management techniques.