Removal and Disposal of Cottonwood Tree

The State of Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the removal and disposal of a single large cottonwood tree located in Bullfrog, Carbon County. The procurement, identified as solicitation KL22-91, was released on January 25, 2022, with a closing date of February 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST. The project scope requires complete off-site removal of the tree, with all work to be completed before March 1, 2022. Vendors were required to submit proposals through the Utah Public Procurement Place platform, demonstrating compliance with Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code. Potential bidders needed to meet specific prerequisites, including certification of non-debarment, maintenance of applicable licenses, and confirmation of no outstanding state tax liens. The procurement utilized commodity codes 70110 and 70111, which cover horticulture services, tree removal, and related maintenance activities.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was ultimately awarded to TRP Ridgeline, LLC, who was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget details were not provided in the available documentation, the procurement was conducted through a competitive quote process that emphasized vendor qualifications and pricing. The primary point of contact for the solicitation was Kevin Lucus, reachable at klucus@utah.gov. The procurement was specifically focused on a targeted tree removal service within the jurisdiction of Carbon County, suggesting a localized and specific scope of work. No information was provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements for this particular contract.