Broad Hollow Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking bullhog services for wildfire hazard reduction and wildlife habitat improvement through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation #JH20-90. The project involves mechanical removal and shredding of pinyon and juniper trees across two geographic locations: Broad Hollow (364 acres) and Chalk Ridge (up to 745 acres), totaling approximately 1,109 acres near Glendale in Kane County. Contractors must be prequalified on the State of Utah Rangeland Pre-Qual list and submit bids on a per-acre basis. Key requirements include providing at least three mobile, tracked or wheeled mechanical mulching/shredders with qualified operators, removing all targeted trees within designated treatment areas, and mulching vegetation to specific specifications. The project performance period is from December 20, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with bidders required to have GPS capabilities to identify and follow unit boundaries. The bid opening is scheduled for December 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM MST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement is strictly restricted to contractors on the State of Utah Rangeland Pre-Qual list, effectively limiting participation to a specific set of prequalified vendors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The contract requires contractors to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and includes no provisions for government-furnished property, meaning all mobilization and operational costs must be incorporated into the bid price. Unofficial bid results will be posted online, with official award notifications to be sent via email following bid evaluation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the per-acre bidding structure suggests that the total contract value will be determined by the actual acres treated and the rates submitted by the winning bidder. The comprehensive requirements for equipment, GPS tracking, and specialized vegetation management indicate a complex project with significant technical and operational expectations for potential contractors.