JH27-107 Fivemile Pasture and Three Creeks Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction Mastication project

Project Description: Issuing Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Purchasing
Conducting Procurement Unit: State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
Participation in this solicitation is limited to prequalified contractors only. Do NOT submit if you are not on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list.
The purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract to provide:services in this contract to provide for wildfire hazard reduction and improved wildlife habitat by mechanically removing/shredding standing live and dead pinyon pine and juniper trees and saplings, with a wheeled or tracked MECHANICAL MULCHING/SHREDDER (Bullhog). There will be no fuel surcharges or adjustments negotiated. There will be no government provided materials for this project. Services in this contract to provide up to 2,347 acres of mechanical thinning and mastication as identified on attached site maps.
Mandatory Site Visit: NONE: While there is not going to be a site visit for this contract it is strongly recommended that each potential bidder ensure that he/she has a complete understanding of the requirements of this project. Bidders are highly encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
It is anticipated that this IFB will result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor.
Project Performance Time: Contractor shall began as soon as possible after the prework meeting. Contract must be completed by April 1, 2027. Contract time cannot be extended due to timing stipulations for wildlife habitat use.
Vendor must guarantee its pricing through completion of the project.