Strawberry Ridge Point of Pines Lop and Scatter

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting procurement on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, is requesting bids on lop and scatter services for the Strawberry Ridge Point of Pines project covering 188 acres, with bids due September 10, 2026. Participation is restricted exclusively to prequalified contractors on the State of Utah's current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list; non-prequalified vendors are prohibited from submitting.

The scope involves hand-cutting (chainsaw) services to thin conifer trees, remove standing dead trees, and enhance aspen stands across 188 acres located approximately 20 miles south of Heber City in Wasatch County, Utah within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies. Work must be completed within 20 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window of August 1 through December 1, 2026. Bidding is conducted on a per-acre price basis, with the submitted price extended across 188 acres to establish total project cost; all labor, equipment, mobilization, and operating costs must be included with no fuel surcharges or adjustments permitted. The state reserves the right to issue minor change orders modifying acreage by up to 10% without price adjustment or to negotiate major change orders for modifications exceeding 10%.

The contractor must comply with all environmental, cultural resource protection, hazardous materials, and fire prevention regulations, maintain public access throughout the project, and correct deficiencies identified during surveillance or final inspection. Commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required. Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory.

Payment is made as lump-sum following final inspection and acceptance, with partial payments considered only upon prior written approval. The contract is governed by Utah law. This IFB is anticipated to result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. No mandatory site visit is required prior to bidding, though pre-work conferences will be held at the project site prior to work commencement.