MasticationUnitmaps_M10.pdf

This file is a mastication unit map related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Wildlife Resources department for vegetation treatment services in Grand County. The project requires mastication treatments in pinyon/juniper-dominated units covering a base acreage of 1,100.3 acres with an optional additional 527.1 acres in the Triangle Uplands. The prescribed work involves removing trees using bullhog-type mastication equipment to restore a mosaic pattern of varying vegetation densities with scattered untreated leave islands. Work is scheduled to occur during two performance windows: November 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, and August 1, 2027 through September 28, 2027, with no work permitted between March 1 and July 31, 2027 due to wildlife restrictions. No mandatory site visit will be held prior to bidding; however, potential bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct independent site inspections. This IFB is limited to prequalified contractors only and is anticipated to result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor.

The total project budget is $721,079 for all acres, and vendors must guarantee their pricing through project completion. Bidders are required to satisfy themselves regarding general and local conditions affecting contract performance costs, and failure to inspect the site will not constitute grounds for post-award claims. The contract requires vendor performance guarantees for the duration of the project through the specified completion date of September 28, 2027.