Glendale Bench Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Division of Wildlife Resources, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Glendale Bench Bullhog project, seeking a contractor to perform vegetation encroachment reduction services in Kane County. The procurement specifically requires mechanical removal and shredding of live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings across approximately 901 acres near Glendale, with project elevations ranging from 6,600 to 6,800 feet and terrain slopes up to 30%. Contractor qualifications include providing at least two mobile, tracked or wheeled mechanical mulching/shredders capable of handling trees up to 26 inches in diameter, along with necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies. The bid was opened on 10/5/2017 and closed on 10/20/2017, with a contract performance period of 90 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, extending from October 23, 2017 to January 23, 2018. Key deliverables include comprehensive vegetation treatment within the designated area, ensuring no live or dead limbs remain on stumps, maintaining a maximum mulch depth of six inches, and implementing strict equipment cleaning protocols to prevent noxious weed spread.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was awarded to Brushwacker, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing determined on a per-acre basis. No government-furnished property was included in the procurement, and the contract was to be executed through a single purchase order. While specific budget details were not provided in the available documentation, the scope of work suggested a mid-range project value commensurate with the 901-acre treatment area and the required mechanical equipment. The contractor was required to provide warning signs and adhere to specific mulching guidelines, indicating a detailed and structured approach to the vegetation management project. The procurement process emphasized technical capability, equipment readiness, and precise execution of vegetation reduction services.