AM27-119 Gold Springs Cut and Pile/Lop and Scatter (Pre-Qualified Contractors)

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is requesting bids under IFB AM27-119 for lop and scatter and cut and pile forest treatment services totaling 278 acres in Iron County, with bids due October 14, 2026. Participation is limited exclusively to prequalified contractors currently listed on the state's Pre-Approved/Pre-Qualified Vendor list for both treatment types — contractors not on this list are ineligible to submit.

The scope comprises lop and scatter services on 241 acres and cut and pile services on 37 acres. The project performance period runs from October 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027. No mandatory site visit is required. Geospatial mapping files are provided; the specific location and treatment area boundaries are detailed in accompanying KMZ, shapefile, and PDF site-plan documents.

A single contract award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, evaluated on a per-acre pricing basis. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $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. All work deliverables are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The state retains inspection and acceptance rights for thirty days following completion. Contractors must maintain records for six years after final payment and allow state auditors access. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of a correct invoice.

Prior performance on rangeland treatment contracts is evaluated using a three-category scoring system: Quality of Product or Service (8 points), Timeliness of Performance (8 points), and Contract Management (4 points). Contractors must maintain a minimum average performance score of 60 to remain on the Rangeland Pre-Qualification list.