Chipping and Hauling Woody Material in Mountain Green

The State of Utah, specifically the Division of Purchasing and the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, is seeking a contractor for chipping and hauling woody material in Mountain Green through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation numbered AS19147. The procurement is for a lump sum service involving the collection, chipping, and hauling of vegetation materials that residents have already removed from their properties as part of wildfire fuel reduction efforts. Contractors will be responsible for collecting woody material piled at the end of driveways by May 18, with the bid period open from May 20 to May 23, 2019. Key vendor prerequisites include maintaining appropriate licenses, providing comprehensive company information, and submitting a point-by-point response to mandatory requirements. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with an emphasis on contractor efficiency and courtesy during the Mountain Green Chipper Days event, which is noted as the most participated chipper days of the year for Forestry, Fire and State Lands.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor does it provide details about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The RFQ is conducted in accordance with the State of Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, with a strict prohibition on multiple or alternate quotes. While no specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is structured as a straightforward service contract for chipping and hauling woody material. The geographical scope is limited to Mountain Green in Juab County, Utah, with the primary objective of supporting community-based wildfire fuel reduction efforts. Interested vendors must carefully review the solicitation documents and ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements to be considered for the contract award.