Zion Migration 5 Lop and Scatter

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a vendor to provide Lop and Scatter services on 114.6 acres on the North Fork of the Virgin River near Mt. Carmel in Kane County, Utah. The purpose of the contract is to reduce wildfire hazards and improve wildlife habitat by hand cutting standing live or dead Pinyon pine and Juniper trees and saplings. The work must be completed by April 1, 2025, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-acre price that includes all labor, equipment, and materials required. No government-furnished materials or fuel surcharge adjustments will be provided. The contractor will be responsible for providing GPS units or smartphone applications, a minimum 6-man crew, and equipment meeting specific requirements outlined in the Scope of Work. Bids should be submitted on a per-acre and total cost basis.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract opportunity does not list any award values or budget ranges, but the cost for the IFB will be evaluated, and the contract will be awarded at the sole discretion of the government based on the bid price and the contractor's prior performance references. The government reserves the right to modify the acreage by up to 10% through a Minor Change Order or negotiate a Major Change Order for more significant changes, subject to established liability caps.