Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JH27-107

Wildfire Hazard Reduction and Habitat Improvement via Mechanical Mastication in Utah

This opportunity from the State of Utah Division of Purchasing seeks contractors for wildfire hazard reduction and habitat improvement in the JH27-107 Fivemile Pasture and Three Creeks areas. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; bidders must supply mechanical mulching/shredding equipment (Bullhog) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical mastication services for up to 2,347 acres - Use of wheeled or tracked Bullhog equipment for removal and shredding of live and dead pinyon pine and juniper trees and saplings - Minimum requirement: at least two Bullhogs and operators - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory prequalification for contractors - GPS equipment required for loading project areas - Guaranteed pricing through completion; no fuel surcharges or government-provided materials - Strict completion deadline with no extensions due to wildlife habitat restrictions - All labor, equipment, and materials must be included in bid price

Description

This IFB is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The contract involves wildfire hazard reduction and wildlife habitat improvement by mechanically removing and shredding live and dead pinyon pine and juniper trees using mechanical mulching/shredding equipment. The project covers up to 2,347 acres of mechanical thinning and mastication. Participation is limited to prequalified contractors, and the contract must be completed by April 1, 2027, with no extensions allowed.

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