NC26-62 Bowery Creek Mastication project Phase II

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in conjunction with the Forestry, Fire, and State Lands division, is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process for the Bowery Creek Mastication Project Phase II (NC26-62) located in Iron County, Utah. The project requires mechanical removal and shredding of standing live and dead pinyon pine and juniper trees across approximately 103 acres situated 4-5 air miles east and south of Parowan. The contractor must provide at least one fully operational tracked mechanical mulching/shredder (Bullhog) with a competent operator capable of mulching trees up to 28 inches in diameter. Specific deliverables include mastication of all junipers and mahogany trees, removal of pinyon trees with diameter at breast height less than 16 inches, treatment of all dead, dying, and diseased trees, and reduction of all woody pieces to no larger than 3 feet in length with stumps no greater than 6 inches in height. The contract must be completed by June 25, 2026, with no extensions permitted due to wildlife habitat use timing requirements. Bidding will be conducted on a per-acre basis with all pricing including labor, equipment, mobilization, and operating costs, with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted. The procurement is structured as a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. The solicitation was posted on March 17, 2026, with a bid due date of March 27, 2026, and no mandatory site visit is required, although bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site. A pre-work conference must be held at the project site with at least 7 days' notice before work commencement.

The procurement documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations, restrictions on responding organizations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The State reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor personnel with access to secure facilities or sensitive data. All bidders must comply with anti-boycott certifications under Utah Code 63G-27, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of at least one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars aggregate, and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility system. Vendors must guarantee pricing throughout the entire contract term, with any price adjustments requiring thirty days' notice, market analysis documentation, and Director approval. Payment will be made as a single lump-sum following final inspection of completed acres, although partial payment requests may be approved at the State's discretion with prior authorization. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents; however, contractors should anticipate lump-sum compensation based on their per-acre bid multiplied by the 103-acre project scope.