South Canyon Sevier River Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is seeking a contractor for a tree mastication project in South Canyon, Sevier River, located in Washington and Kane Counties. The procurement, identified as solicitation MG20-90, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for wildfire hazard reduction and Ponderosa Pine stand improvement through mechanical removal and shredding of live Pinyon Pine and Juniper trees and saplings using a wheeled or tracked bullhog. The project encompasses approximately 544 acres, with a requirement for contractors to use a fixed-wing plane and provide their own GPS unit. The bid opening date is December 19, 2019, with a closing deadline of January 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST, and a project completion deadline of March 31, 2020. Bidders will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the total project cost to be determined by the bidder. The procurement emphasizes electronic submission through SciQuest, with "Unofficial Results" to be posted online to ensure vendor fairness.

The solicitation requires bidders to possess all applicable federal, state, and local licenses and be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract will result in a single purchase order, and there are no government-furnished properties included. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement includes a requirement for contractors to work closely with the project manager throughout the project's duration. A performance evaluation will be conducted upon project completion. Though the exact budget range is not specified, the solicitation indicates that bidders will input the total project cost, suggesting flexibility in pricing. The project's scope and requirements suggest this is a specialized contract targeting vegetation management and wildfire prevention in Utah's rural counties.