Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AS26-69

Utah Seeks Contractor for Pine Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Vegetation Management

The State of Utah is seeking a contractor to perform hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management services in Pine Canyon, Wasatch County. - Government Buyer: - Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (via Division of Purchasing) - Scope of Work: - Hazardous fuels reduction across approximately 131 acres along Pine Canyon roadway - Removal of standing dead trees, dead and downed debris, ladder fuels, and selected live standing trees within 100 feet of each side of the roadway - Thinning of oak brush, bigtooth maple, mixed conifer, and aspen ecosystems - Chemical treatment of stumps (using Garlon 4 herbicide or equivalent) to prevent regrowth of Oak and Maple species - Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, vehicles, and herbicide application expertise - Chainsaw crew of at least five required - No subcontracting allowed without express written consent - Weekly progress meetings and communications required - Pricing must be guaranteed through project completion - Compliance with all mandatory certifications and prerequisites - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; Garlon 4 (herbicide) is referenced as a required or equivalent product - Notable Details: - Project must be completed by the specified deadline - Focus on wildfire risk reduction and forest health improvement

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to perform hazardous fuels reduction in Pine Canyon, Wasatch County, Utah. The work involves removal of standing dead, dead and downed debris, ladder fuel, and selected live standing trees within approximately 100 feet of each side of the roadway, covering about 131 acres. Chemical treatment against regrowth of Oak and Maple species will be applied as specified. The project aims to reduce fire risk and promote forest health, with completion required by October 31, 2026. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion and no mandatory site visit is scheduled, though vendors are encouraged to inspect the area independently.

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