Goshen Valley Bullhog

The State of Utah Department of Natural Resources, through the West Desert District of the Bureau of Land Management, is soliciting bids for the Goshen Valley Bullhog project. This contract is limited to pre-qualified contractors and involves wildland fire hazard reduction and wildlife habitat restoration across approximately 1,076 acres in Utah County, near Elberta. The selected contractor must provide all labor, supervision, and equipment to mechanically mulch live juniper trees and saplings up to 24 inches in diameter using at least two mechanical mulching shredders. Key technical requirements include maintaining a mulch depth of no more than four inches, cutting stumps no higher than six inches on the uphill side, and ensuring all surplus vegetation is cut to lengths of six feet or less. To prevent the spread of noxious weeds, all equipment must be high-pressure washed before entering and exiting the project site. The project is bid on a per-acre price basis, and the award will be granted to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. Performance must be completed within 137 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with an extended performance window running from October 5, 2026, through February 19, 2027. Work is prohibited during snow, frozen ground, or when soil moisture exceeds 15 percent. Payment will be made as a single lump sum following a final inspection by the Project Manager. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate, as well as statutory workers compensation. Performance will be evaluated based on quality of service, timeliness, and contract management to determine continued eligibility for the Rangeland Pre-Qualification list.