Chipping and Hauling of Woody Material in Mountain Green, Utah in 2022

The State of Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for chipping and hauling woody material in Mountain Green, Utah, specifically targeting wildfire fuel reduction efforts. The solicitation, identified as JH22-120, was opened on April 4, 2022, at 10:30 AM MDT and closed on April 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. The primary objective of this procurement was to remove vegetation piles placed by residents at the end of their driveways, with the contracted vendor responsible for chipping and hauling away woody materials from Mountain Green residents' properties. Contractors were required to maintain detailed records of homes serviced and complete the full project by April 30, 2022. The evaluation criteria focused on vendor responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and adherence to Utah state procurement codes and administrative rules. Clean Cuts Trees was ultimately selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project.

The procurement did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements were noted, the solicitation followed standard Utah state procurement guidelines. The contract was structured as a lump sum service with specific operational requirements, including comprehensive record-keeping and reporting to the project manager. Although the exact contract value was not explicitly stated in the available documentation, this was part of the Mountain Green Chipper Days, which was described as the most participated chipper days event for the Forestry, Fire and State Lands department. The procurement was conducted using US dollars and was limited to the specific geographic area of Mountain Green within Juab County, Utah. The project represents a targeted approach to community wildfire prevention and vegetation management, with clear expectations for vendor performance and documentation.