Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AM26-79

Utah Wildland Fire Hazard Reduction Mastication Services (179.6 Acres, Washington County)

This opportunity involves mechanical mastication services for wildfire hazard reduction in Washington County, Utah: - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (FFSL), via the State of Utah Division of Purchasing - Scope of Work: - Mechanical mastication (mulching) of live and dead Juniper/Pinyon Pine stands and brush - Total area: 179.6 acres north of New Harmony, Washington County - Contractor must provide: - At least one mobile, tracked or wheeled, hydraulically or PTO-driven mechanical mulcher/shredder (Bullhog, fecon, or equivalent) with a drum-style head, capable of mulching trees up to 26 inches in diameter - Chainsaws and qualified operators - All labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals - Strict requirements for: - Equipment cleaning to prevent spread of noxious weeds - Environmental, safety, and cultural resource protections - Restoration of any damaged access roads - Provision of safety signage - Eligibility: - Only vendors on the State of Utah Rangeland Prequalification List for the specified treatment and acreage may bid - Award to lowest cost per acre responsive and responsible bidder - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated; equipment must meet specifications (e.g., Bullhog, fecon, or equivalent) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical mastication services for 179.6 acres - No specific part numbers; focus on equipment capabilities and service delivery - Unique Requirements: - Completion required within 7 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed - Project must be finished by June 30, 2026 - Compliance with all environmental and safety standards is mandatory

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. It seeks pre-qualified contractors to provide mastication services over 179.6 acres in Washington County to reduce wildland fire hazards by mechanically mulching live and dead Juniper/Pinyon Pine stands and brush. The project requires the use of specific equipment and must be completed between May 1 and June 30, 2026. Bids will be awarded to the lowest cost per acre responsive and responsible vendor.

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