NC27-127 Hurricane Cliffs

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, through its Forestry, Fire, and State Lands conducting unit, is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid NC27-127 Hurricane Cliffs for cut and pile work in the Iron County Area, with bids due November 3, 2026. Participation is limited to prequalified contractors; vendors not on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list are ineligible to submit.

The work covers 180 acres in the Hurricane Cliffs vicinity on Bureau of Land Management-managed land, and the project must be completed by December 31, 2027. The awardee must guarantee its pricing through project completion. The state anticipates a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. No mandatory site visit is required. Bids must be responsive and unmodified, and exceptions or additions to standard terms result in rejection. Vendor pricing is public information and cannot be claimed confidential; other business confidential information may be protected through a Claim of Business Confidentiality form with a redacted copy of the response. The solicitation record lists Grand County (FIPS 49019) as the jurisdiction, while the scope is the Iron County Area.

Contractors must maintain a minimum average performance score of 60 on the rangeland contract performance evaluation to remain on the Rangeland Pre-Qualification list. Evaluation weights quality of product or service and timeliness of performance most heavily, followed by contract management.

Compliance requirements include anti-boycott certification under UCA 63G-27, certification of non-involvement with forced labor products, FedRAMP or GovRAMP compliance for any products processing state data, and E-Verify for employees in Utah. The state may conduct background checks on vendor personnel with access to secure facilities or sensitive data. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence if vehicles are used. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of a correct invoice, and invoices must carry the purchase order number. Work cannot commence until a fully executed purchase order or contract is received following award notification. Contractor records must be retained for six years after final payment. Utah law governs, with venue in the Third Judicial District Court for Salt Lake County.