South Canyon Panguitch Creek Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued Solicitation #AS21-133 for the South Canyon Panguitch Creek Bullhog project, seeking mechanical mulching and shredding services in Carbon County. The procurement involves removing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees across approximately 2,228 acres located 3 miles southwest of Panguitch and 5 miles southeast of Hatch, Utah. Contractors must provide at least three mobile mechanical mulching/shredders (Bullhogs) with qualified operators, capable of working on slopes up to 35% and removing trees up to 28 inches in diameter. The project requires contractors to furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies for wildlife habitat improvement, with specific requirements including washing equipment before entering and exiting project lands to prevent noxious weed spread and providing warning signs for the work area. The bid opened on 11/16/2020 and closed on 11/24/2020, with contract performance required between November 23, 2020 and March 15, 2021.

The procurement was strictly limited to prequalified contractors on the State of Utah Rangeland Prequalification List, effectively restricting participation to a specific set of qualified vendors. Wilkinson Construction Co. Inc. was ultimately awarded the contract as the lowest responsive bidder. No government-furnished property was provided, and the contract resulted in a single purchase order. The project was funded through the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and focused on habitat management and vegetation control. While specific budget details were not explicitly stated, the procurement process was designed to select the lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder for the mechanical mulching services.