Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-128

Utah seeks mechanical mulching and vegetation removal across approximately 741 acres

The State of Utah seeks a contractor for mechanical vegetation removal across about 741 acres in the Miller Meadows Bullhog Project. - Government buyer: State of Utah Division of Purchasing, for Forestry, Fire and State Lands; Utah Trust Lands Administration is also identified as an acquiring agency. Work is on Trust Lands in Beaver County, near Minersville. - Work requested: Remove or mulch live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings across two treatment units to reduce wildfire fuels and improve wildlife habitat. The estimated project budget is $220,000, with bids priced per acre. - Equipment and quantity: At least two operational Bullhog mulchers, each with a qualified operator, capable of processing trees up to 28 inches in diameter. The contractor provides labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, equipment, and two roadside warning signs. - Notable requirements: Use GPS to identify treatment boundaries; keep mulch no deeper than six inches; meet stump-height limits; protect roads, public access, and cultural resources; and prevent the spread of noxious weeds. Hand removal is required where machinery cannot reach. Work must begin within seven days after notice to proceed, and the actual acreage may change following inspection or change orders. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer or vendor is identified by name. “Bullhog” refers to the specified mulching equipment, not a named vendor in the provided materials. Bidders must be on the applicable Utah Rangeland Prequalification List.

Description

The State of Utah is soliciting bids for mechanical mastication work on approximately 741 acres in two treatment units on Utah Trust Lands in Beaver County, about 30 miles west of Minersville. The contractor will provide labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies to remove or mulch pinyon and juniper vegetation for fuels reduction and wildlife habitat improvement. Participation is limited to contractors on the applicable State of Utah Rangeland Prequalification List, and award is anticipated to a single lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder. Work is scheduled to begin November 1, 2026, and must be completed by March 15, 2027; the solicitation states a budget of $220,000.

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