Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #BD27-3

Utah IFB for Fuels Reduction and Wildlife Habitat Improvement (Beehive Mastication Project)

This opportunity from the State of Utah Division of Purchasing seeks contractors for the BD27-3 Beehive Mastication Project, focused on fuels reduction and wildlife habitat improvement on USFS land near Indianola, Utah. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing - Division of Wildlife Resources - US Forest Service (USFS) - Project Scope: - Mechanical removal and shredding (mastication) of standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings - Includes service berry, oak, and maple shrub species - Total area: 1,141 acres - Equipment required: Wheeled or tracked mechanical mulching/shredder (Bullhog) - Eligibility: - Only prequalified contractors on the State of Utah Rangeland Prequalification List may bid - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to scope of work - Mandatory certifications - Compliance with state and federal regulations - Award to lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Main service: Fuels reduction and wildlife habitat improvement via mechanical mastication

Description

This IFB is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing in cooperation with the Division of Wildlife Resources and USFS. The contract is for fuels reduction and wildlife habitat improvement by mechanically removing and shredding standing live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings, as well as service berry, oak, and maple shrub species on 1,141 acres of USFS land near Indianola, UT. The work must be completed by December 15th, 2026. Participation is limited to prequalified contractors on the current Pre-approved/Pre-qualified Vendor list.

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