AS26-67 Order Canyon Mastication

This contract, issued under solicitation number AS26-67 by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, seeks to procure mastication services for the Order Canyon Mastication project, limited exclusively to prequalified contractors. The work involves mechanical thinning and shredding of up to 310 acres of pinyon pine, juniper, and mahogany trees to reduce wildfire hazards and enhance wildlife habitat, with all vegetation reduced to mulch no greater than three inches in depth and stump heights capped at six inches. Equipment must be limited to wheeled or tracked mechanical mulchers such as the Bullhog, and operations are restricted from staging or refueling within 150 feet of riparian areas or during wet soil conditions that produce ruts deeper than two inches. Bidding is strictly on a per-acre basis, with contractors required to submit a fixed price covering all labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, and operating costs—fuel surcharges and price adjustments are explicitly prohibited. The contract must be completed by May 30, 2027, with no extensions permitted due to wildlife habitat timing constraints, and contractors are obligated to guarantee their pricing for the full duration of the project. Performance is subject to daily on-site oversight by a project manager and inspectors, and any personnel changes require 24-hour written notice. Payment will be a single lump sum after final inspection, based on verified completed acres, with invoices submitted within 30 days and paid within 30 days of receipt; late payments beyond 60 days may incur interest under the Utah Prompt Payment Act. The contractor must maintain workers’ compensation, commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per person/$3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence, all from Utah-authorized insurers. All personnel are subject to background checks, and compliance with E-Verify for employment eligibility, Utah’s anti-boycott statutes, forced labor prohibitions under Utah Code 63G-6a-121, and GRAMA records transparency is mandatory. Proposals must conform exactly to requirements; any modifications, additional terms, or exceptions will result in immediate disqualification. Responses must be submitted electronically via U3P by July 1, 2026, with no in-person site visit provided and bidders responsible for their own site assessments. Records must be retained for six years after final payment, and the State retains the right to