Meadowlark Ski Area Tree Thinning GNA Project

This state and local contracting opportunity, posted by the State of Wyoming, is for the Meadowlark Ski Area Tree Thinning GNA Project located in Weston County. The project involves thinning approximately 30 acres of timber stands to improve forest health and reduce wildfire hazards. The work includes mastication of trees 6 inches or smaller in accessible areas to a 15x15 foot spacing, as well as hand-cutting and lopping/scattering of trees in steeper terrain. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for September 6, 2024, and sealed bids must be submitted by 2 PM MST on September 23, 2024 through the State's Public Purchase online bidding system. Bids will be evaluated on a best value basis, with the successful contractor required to complete the work by November 15, 2026. Bidders must provide a price per acre, and the State reserves the right to pro-rate the price and adjust the acreage if the total cost exceeds the available budget.

The solicitation documents do not mention any set-aside designations, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The total budget or award value is also not specified. Bidders must certify that their quoted prices do not include any federal, state, county, or municipal taxes, and the State will not be liable for damages resulting from the contractor's negligent acts, including fire. Final payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of the work, with potential partial payments available upon completion of each unit.