Henrie Knolls North Riparian Treatment

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a contractor for the Henrie Knolls North Riparian Treatment project, an invitation for bid (IFB) focused on hazard fuel reduction within a 66-acre area in Garfield and Iron Counties. The procurement specifically requires chainsaw thinning, pruning, and hand piling of slash to remove encroaching conifers, Pinyon, and Juniper vegetation. Contractors must perform precise vegetation treatment, including specific tree removal techniques, pruning requirements, and strategic slash pile placement. The project involves two distinct units: Tommy Creek (26 acres) and Mammoth Creek (40 acres), situated at approximately 8,400 feet elevation with terrain ranging from flat to 30% slopes. The bid was opened on July 29, 2020, with a closing date of August 7, 2020, and a mandatory project completion deadline of September 30, 2020. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all technical specifications and project requirements.

Participation in this contract opportunity is strictly limited to contractors prequalified on the State of Utah Rangeland Pre-Qual list, effectively creating a restricted bidding pool. Contractors must provide their own equipment, including chainsaws that are leak-free and equipped with functioning spark arrestors, and are responsible for washing vehicles to prevent noxious weed spread. No government property will be furnished, and bidders must independently manage site access via Forest Highway 50 and county roads. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a project-based contract determined by the successful completion of vegetation treatment across the 66-acre area. The solicitation emphasizes contractor self-sufficiency, technical precision, and adherence to environmental management protocols throughout the project's implementation.