NC26-39 Red Hills Mastication-Phase II

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in conjunction with Forestry, Fire, & State Lands, is seeking a contractor to perform mastication work near Parowan, Utah, through Invitation for Bid (IFB) NC26-39 Red Hills Mastication-Phase II. The project involves mechanical thinning and mastication of approximately 587 acres located eight miles northwest of Parowan, with work to be completed by December 31, 2026, and explicitly prohibited between April 15-August 31. Contractors must use mechanical mulching/shredding equipment capable of processing trees up to 30 inches in diameter and submit per-acre pricing that includes all labor, equipment, and mobilization costs. Bidders are required to provide detailed equipment specifications, including make, model, and horsepower of tractors during bid submission. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment structured as a lump-sum final payment based on actual acres completed following a final inspection. The primary project objectives are to reduce wildfire hazard and improve wildlife habitat by mechanically removing pinyon pine and juniper trees within specified treatment boundaries.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must comply with state regulations, including registration in the Employment Status Verification System (E-verify) and maintenance of various insurance coverages, such as workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability. The procurement does not explicitly list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the project involves treating 587 acres of land across BLM (570 acres), private, and state-owned (17 acres) properties. Vendors will be evaluated using a performance evaluation system that scores contractors on Quality of Service, Timeliness of Performance, and Contract Management, with a minimum average performance score of 60 required to remain on the Rangeland Pre-Qualification list. Contractors failing to meet performance standards may be removed from the pre-qualification list but can still submit bids on open solicitations and reapply at the next Request for Statement of Qualifications.