AS26-29 Monroe Canyon Fire Rehab LE Chaining

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Monroe Canyon Fire Rehabilitation Low Elevation (LE) Chaining services. This procurement is specifically targeting chaining operations across approximately 2,383 acres located southeast of Richfield in Sevier County, with the project focusing on pinyon and juniper areas containing scattered oak and sagebrush. The contract requires two D-8 or D-9 equivalent steel tracked dozers capable of pulling a 180-foot "Ely" anchor chain, with contractors responsible for completing a one-way chaining operation within a 45-calendar-day window. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 4th, 2025, at 10:00 am Mountain Time at the Richfield BLM Office, and vendors will be evaluated based on being the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. The contract period runs from November 17th through December 31st, 2025, with vendors required to guarantee pricing through project completion and provide detailed equipment specifications. Evaluation will be conducted using a comprehensive performance assessment measuring quality of service, timeliness, and contract management.

Participation in this solicitation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors currently on the authorized vendor list, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Utah procurement regulations and provide thorough documentation of their equipment and operational capabilities. The procurement will be awarded as a single contract, with pricing structured on a per-acre basis and including all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for completion. No fuel surcharges or pricing adjustments will be negotiated, and the government will provide the anchor chain and seed dribblers. Payment will be processed as a lump-sum final payment based on the actual number of acres completed and following a final inspection. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract appears focused on habitat improvement in burned areas, with aerial seeding preceding the chaining operation. Vendors must also ensure equipment is thoroughly cleaned to prevent noxious weed spread and meet all specified technical requirements.