Utah Division of Wildlife Resources JH22-113

Blawn Mountain Lop and Scatter

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources awarded a contract to Summitt Forests, Inc. for wildfire hazard reduction and wildlife habitat improvement through hand cutting (Lop and Scatter) of Pinyon pine and Juniper trees on approximately 635 acres in Iron and Beaver Counties. The contract, identified as JH22-113, involves services including tree severing at six inches above ground, scattering slash, and adhering to specific environmental and safety standards. The work is scheduled for completion by April 30, 2022, with a total obligated amount of $137,674. The contract requires a minimum 10-man crew, use of chainsaws, GPS or smartphone devices for boundary identification, and strict compliance with Utah regulations. The awarded vendor is Summitt Forests, Inc., and the project location is near Minersville, Utah. The procurement was restricted to prequalified Utah Rangeland Contractors, and the award was based on the lowest responsive bid. The service line item includes 635 units of Lop and Scatter services at a unit price of $216.81. The contract details, including scope and bid results, are documented in attached files.

Description

Contract awarded to Summitt Forests, Inc for wildfire hazard reduction and improved wildlife habitat by hand cutting (Lop and Scatter) standing live or dead Pinyon pine and Juniper trees and saplings on approximately 635 acres in Iron and Beaver County, Utah. The contract is awarded as the low cost responsive and responsible bidder for solicitation JH22-113 by the Division of Wildlife Resources. The work includes treating project areas totaling approximately 635 acres with a completion deadline of April 30, 2022.

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