West Slope Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the West Slope Bullhog project (Solicitation #MG19118), seeking a contractor to perform tree removal and mastication services in Grand and San Juan counties. The project involves mechanically mulching pinyon pine and juniper trees across approximately 227 acres located 13 air miles east southeast of Moab, Utah. Specific project requirements include mulching trees up to 24 inches in diameter, maintaining a mulch depth of 6 inches or less, avoiding slopes steeper than 30%, and preserving designated leave trees and riparian zones. Bidders must possess GPS capabilities and provide references for projects over 300 acres, with detailed vendor information required. The bid was opened on 3/29/2019, with proposals due by 4/12/2019 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and the entire project must be completed by 6/20/2019. Contractors are expected to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to complete the vegetation management work in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) area, with the primary objective of reducing pinyon and juniper tree density through mastication techniques.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. High Power Enterprises was ultimately awarded the contract, with pricing to be submitted on a per-acre basis. The procurement will result in a single purchase order awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No government property will be furnished to the contractor, and bidders must accept the Rangeland Standard Terms and Conditions. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the project scope suggests a moderate-scale vegetation management contract focused on ecological restoration and wildland management. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with submission procedures, and a comprehensive understanding of the mastication and tree removal requirements in the specified geographic area.