Clifton Flat Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting the procurement on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is requesting bids for bullhog mechanized mastication services at Clifton Flat under IFB 11-KL27-109, with bids due September 23, 2026. Participation is strictly limited to prequalified contractors on the State of Utah's Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; vendors not currently listed are ineligible to submit.

The scope involves mechanical removal of standing live juniper and pinyon trees and saplings across approximately 514 acres located near Ochre Mountain approximately 8 miles northeast of Ibapah in Tooele County, Utah, on Bureau of Land Management federal lands. Work spans elevations of 5,900 to 6,500 feet with slopes between 5% and 30%. The contractor must furnish two or more mobile tracked or wheeled masticators capable of processing live trees up to 18 inches in diameter, with mulch depth not exceeding four inches and all woody pieces limited to 6 feet in length. All labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies including mobilization are incorporated into a per-acre bid price; no fuel surcharges or price adjustments will be negotiated. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on per-acre pricing, with compensation calculated against actual treated acreage. Award documentation shows eight bids ranging from $142,378.00 to $259,570.00 ($277.00 to $505.00 per acre). The lowest bid of $142,378.00 ($277.00 per acre) was submitted by Kolob Mountain Construction LLC.

The contract performance period is 154 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, with final completion required no later than March 15, 2027. The vendor must guarantee pricing through project completion. The State retains the right to issue Minor Change Orders modifying acreage by up to 10% at the original bid price. No mandatory site visit is required, though bidders are strongly recommended to inspect the site. A pre-work conference will be held prior to work commencement. One lump-sum final payment follows final inspection of completed acres, though partial payments may be considered with prior written approval. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate is required.