AS27-106 Boobe Hole Mastication Project 2026

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, procuring through the State of Utah Division of Purchasing, is requesting bids for mastication services on the Boobe Hole project under IFB AS27-106, with bids due September 25, 2026. Participation is limited to prequalified contractors currently listed on the State of Utah Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; ineligible vendors must not submit.

The scope covers mechanical removal and shredding of standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees across approximately 251 acres in Sevier County, approximately 20–25 miles southeast of Richfield, Utah. Work is located on private lands at elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet with slopes between flat and 40 percent. The contractor must furnish a minimum of two fully operational tracked Bullhog masticators with competent operators capable of mulching trees up to 28 inches in diameter on slopes up to 35 to 40 percent. All labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, and operating costs must be included in the per-acre price with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted. Site inspection is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

The contract is bid on a per-acre basis with total price extending based on acreage awarded up to the full 251 acres. Payment is a single lump-sum final payment following final inspection, with partial payments only at the State's discretion and requiring prior written approval. The project performance period is December 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with 62 calendar days from notice to proceed; the contractor must begin work within seven calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. The vendor must guarantee pricing through project completion. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Four bids were received; Mountain Peak Land Management was awarded the contract at $429.00 per acre ($107,679.00 total for 251 acres). Vendor protests must be submitted in writing within seven days of award notice. No work, material purchases, or subcontracts may commence until execution of a purchase order or signed contract.