JH27-121 Zeedyk-Structure Contractor for Goslin Creek

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is requesting statements of qualifications from contractors to design and implement up to 60 Zeedyk-style in-stream structures for Goslin Creek restoration on Goslin Mountain, with qualifications due October 19, 2026. This is a small purchase of professional services under Administrative Rule R33-105 with a $100,000 threshold; pricing must not be included in qualification submissions.

The scope requires a full-service design and implementation contractor to install structures across approximately 300 linear stream feet, including an estimated 8 headcut locations with Zuni bowl construction, in Daggett County, Utah. Work is scheduled for completion by November 30, 2026, limited to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and mobilization costs, including approximately 30 tons of off-site sourced rock, with no fuel surcharges negotiable. The contractor must supply all equipment and personal protective equipment, provide emergency transportation, and power-wash equipment before site entry. Environmental compliance includes prohibition of refueling and maintenance within 200 feet of water bodies and mandatory spill reporting to the Contracting Officer Representative.

The maximum budget is $77,000, awarded as a lump sum upon project completion and final inspection approval. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in river restoration projects and provide three professional references completed within the past three years; the State retains the right to verify qualifications independently.

The project site is approximately 60 miles north of Vernal, Utah, accessible via a remote four-wheel-drive road at GPS coordinates 40.9703969, -109.2837321. A pre-proposal site visit is strongly encouraged. The standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions apply, including $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, E-Verify enrollment for Utah employees, six-year record retention, and a one-year warranty on all procurement items. The State may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause with 10 days to cure.