Summary

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for lop and scatter services. The IFB seeks to contract with a prequalified vendor to provide forestry services across a specified project area according to detailed specifications outlined in Attachment B. The contract period runs from October 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with a total of 426 calendar days from the official Notice-to-Proceed. A mandatory 1,500 acres must be completed by May 1, 2027, after which no cutting activities are permitted between May 1, 2027, and July 1, 2027, to protect migratory bird populations. Participation in this solicitation is limited exclusively to prequalified contractors currently listed on the State of Utah's Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; vendors not on this list are prohibited from submitting bids. No mandatory site visit is required.

The IFB anticipates a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The selected vendor must guarantee its pricing through project completion, ensuring cost certainty for the state throughout the entire contract term. Specific pricing, set-asides, and detailed funding sources are not disclosed in this summary document, and interested prequalified vendors should refer to the complete IFB and Attachment B for comprehensive pricing requirements and submission instructions.