Goshen Valley Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting procurement through the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids on Bullhog Services for the Goshen Valley project, with bids due September 9, 2026. Participation is restricted to prequalified contractors currently listed on the state's Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; non-prequalified vendors are ineligible to submit.

The scope involves mechanical mastication (bullhog) removal of standing live and dead juniper trees and saplings across approximately 1,076 acres located 5 miles northwest of Elberta in Millard County, Utah, at elevations of 5,100 to 5,600 feet with slopes between 5% and 30%. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, and operating supplies. Work must be completed no later than February 19, 2027, within a 137-calendar-day performance window from Notice-to-Proceed (extended window October 5, 2026 through February 19, 2027). The contractor must deploy a minimum of two fully operational tracked or wheeled mechanical masticators capable of mulching live trees up to 24 inches in diameter, with competent operators on site. Mulching depth shall not exceed four inches; woody pieces must not exceed six feet in length; and stumps must be no taller than six inches. High-pressure washing systems are required to prevent noxious weed spread, and GPS capability must locate treatment boundaries. Bidding is on a per-acre basis with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted; all costs including mobilization must be included in the per-acre price.

This is an IFB with anticipated single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion. The contract carries comprehensive terms and conditions including workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance requirements ($1 million per occurrence, $3 million aggregate) and one-year warranty obligations. Bid tabulation shows eight submissions ranging from $234,568.00 to $3,225,848.00; Maynes Equipment Repair submitted the lowest bid at $234,568.00 ($218.00 per acre) and was awarded the contract.