AM27-110 Keg Springs Lop and Scatter Phase 2 (Pre-Qualified Contractors)

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is requesting bids on lop and scatter services covering up to 2,720 acres in Box Elder County under IFB AM27-110, with bids due September 24, 2026. Participation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors currently listed on the State of Utah Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; bidders not on this list are ineligible to submit.

The scope encompasses lop and scatter vegetation management services—cutting and spreading tree debris—across 2,720 acres on Bureau of Land Management land, with portions involving private and state-owned property. Project performance runs September 23, 2026, through December 18, 2026. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion. No mandatory site visit is required.

Award will be made to a single contractor selected as the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor using a lowest cost per acre evaluation methodology. Seven pre-qualified contractors submitted bids, with unit prices ranging from $70 to $269.14 per acre. Absolute Forestry LLC submitted the apparent low bid at $70 per acre for a total contract value of $190,400.

The contract requires commercial general liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, and commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence if vehicles are used. Workers' compensation insurance is required. The vendor must comply with Utah's anti-boycott provisions, non-use of forced labor standards, and E-Verify registration requirements for employees working in Utah. All pricing information is public and cannot be claimed as confidential. Price adjustment requests require at least thirty days' notice and sufficient market analysis documentation for Director approval.