Henrieville Creek Riparian Restoration Project

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Henrieville Creek Riparian Restoration Project (Solicitation #JH21-132), focusing on habitat restoration in Garfield County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive riparian ecosystem improvement on approximately 25.1 acres along Henrieville Creek southwest of Henrieville, Utah. Specific service requirements include hand cutting all standing live and dead Russian olive and tamarisk plants, applying herbicide to cut stumps, and masticating slash piles. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum 5-man crew capability and maintain an on-site operator with a valid pesticide applicators license. The solicitation mandates strict environmental and operational guidelines to minimize ground disturbance and protect native vegetation. The bid was opened on February 22, 2021, with a firm closing date of March 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and the contract must be completed by April 10, 2021, with no possible extensions due to wildlife habitat use timing constraints.

The contract opportunity was restricted to the Utah Rangeland Pre-Qual List, effectively limiting potential bidders to pre-approved contractors with specific regional expertise. Contractors were required to provide their own equipment, including chainsaws or handsaws, herbicide, and warning signs. EcoLife was ultimately awarded the contract as the low-cost responsive and responsible bidder. The project site involves privately owned land accessible through a combination of paved highways, county dirt roads, and jeep trails. While specific budget details were not explicitly stated, the procurement process suggests a competitive bidding approach with cost being a significant evaluation factor. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the available documentation. The project's focus on ecological restoration indicates a commitment to improving wildlife habitat and managing invasive plant species in the region.