Deer Springs Ranch Feller/Buncher

The State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is seeking Feller/Buncher services for a mechanical tree removal and piling project located in Kane County, specifically around the Deer Springs Ranch community near Alton. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered KL22-69 requires a contractor to remove conifers along roadways, with a specific focus on cutting and piling tree types including blue spruce, white fir, juniper, and pinyon, with particular emphasis on removing trees infected with dwarf mistletoe. The project encompasses approximately 139 acres of USFS lands and requires precise mechanical tree removal and piling services. The bid was opened on November 30, 2021, and closed on December 7, 2021, with a contract performance period beginning upon award and completing by April 30, 2022. Contractors must provide a feller buncher free of leaks, with competent and fully qualified operators who possess all required safety equipment.

Participation in this procurement is exclusively limited to prequalified contractors currently on the State of Utah Rangeland Prequalification List, effectively restricting potential bidders. Additional critical requirements include thoroughly washing all vehicles and equipment to prevent noxious weed transfer and providing certification of non-inclusion on OFAC sanctions lists. The contract will be awarded as a purchase order to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder, with specific operational requirements mandating precise adherence to piling and site clearance specifications. While no specific budget range was detailed in the documentation, the project appears to be a targeted forestry management initiative. Contractors must maintain applicable licenses and demonstrate operational competence in mechanical forestry services, with the ultimate goal of comprehensive vegetation management in the designated Kane County area.