BlackHorseMasticationGIS.prj

This is a GIS projection file associated with Invitation for Bid (IFB) JH27-103 Black Horse Ridge Mastication, issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing in coordination with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the US Wildland Fire Service, and the Green River District Bureau of Land Management. The project involves mechanical wildland fire hazard reduction services across approximately 722 acres, specifically the creation of a linear fuel break through the removal and shredding of standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees, saplings, and brush using wheeled or tracked mechanical mulchers, shredders, mastication equipment, and brush hog-type mowers. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary for project completion. Although no mandatory site visit is scheduled, potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project site and understand all general and local conditions affecting contract performance. The work performance period is fixed between October 18, 2026, and December 15, 2026, with vendors required to guarantee pricing through project completion. The anticipated result is a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor.

Participation in this solicitation is limited exclusively to prequalified contractors currently listed on the pre-approved/pre-qualified vendor list; unqualified bidders are prohibited from submitting proposals. Specific pricing terms, funding sources, and other financial details are not disclosed in this projection file, which contains only the geographic coordinate system specifications (NAD 1983 UTM Zone 12N) for the Black Horse Ridge project location. Interested vendors must obtain complete solicitation documents and bidding instructions from the issuing procurement unit for detailed pricing requirements and submission procedures.