AS27-116 East Coyote Mastication

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, is requesting bids for mastication services on the East Coyote project under IFB AS27-116, with bids due October 16, 2026. Participation is limited to prequalified contractors on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; vendors not on this list may not submit.

The scope requires mechanical removal and shredding of pinyon and juniper trees across approximately 504.4 acres divided into six treatment units (M01: 222.8 acres, M02: 57.4 acres, M03: 26.4 acres, M09: 87.6 acres, M10: 31.4 acres, M11: 78.8 acres) in San Juan County, Utah to reduce wildfire hazard. The contractor must furnish equipment, labor, supervision, and transportation; provide at least two mobile tracked or wheeled Bullhog-type mulching machines with qualified operators; and possess GPS capability with accuracy of +/-10 meters. All costs, including labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, and operating expenses, must be included in a per-acre bid price with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted. Work is prohibited under snow, frozen ground, or soil moisture exceeding 15 percent. The contractor must begin work within seven calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

Contract performance runs November 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The contractor must guarantee pricing through project completion. Payment will be issued as one lump-sum final payment following final inspection and acceptance, with partial payments only at the State's sole discretion and requiring prior written approval. The State may implement Minor Change Orders modifying acreage by up to 10 percent at the original per-acre bid price or negotiate Major Change Orders for more substantial changes. The State may suspend or terminate the contract at any time due to winter conditions or other circumstances.

Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No mandatory site visit is required, though potential bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site. A pre-work conference will be held at the project site to review specifications and administrative provisions. No contract value is specified in the solicitation.