FiveMileThreeMileLineItem1Mast - Stan Gurley.kmz

This is a Scope of Work file for a mechanical thinning and mastication project administered by the State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands through the Division of Purchasing. The project, designated JH27-107 for the Fivemile Pasture and Three Creeks Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Mastication initiative, encompasses up to 2,347 acres of mechanical thinning and mastication services. The contractor shall remove and shred standing live and dead pinyon pine and juniper trees and saplings using a wheeled or tracked mechanical mulching/shredder device, such as a Bullhog. Work shall commence as soon as possible following the prework meeting, with a firm completion deadline of April 1, 2027. No mandatory site visit is required; however, potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the project site to understand conditions and requirements affecting contract performance. There is no government-provided materials for this project, and failure to inspect the site does not constitute grounds for claims after award.

Participation in this solicitation is limited to prequalified contractors only, and interested parties must verify their status on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list before submitting bids. The contract anticipates a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Pricing must be guaranteed by the vendor through project completion, with no fuel surcharges or adjustments to be negotiated. The contractor must maintain pricing stability regardless of market fluctuations or project delays, as contract time cannot be extended due to wildlife habitat use timing stipulations.