JH27-119 CRO Shrub Planting East Falll 2026
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The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a single contractor through Invitation for Bids JH27-119 to plant 35,500 shrub seedlings across three locations in Central Utah to improve wildlife habitat and winter range. The project requires the planting of 16,500 seedlings at Santaquin WMA, 15,000 at Sheepcreek, and 4,000 at Spencer Fork WMA. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and equipment. Performance must begin on October 20, 2026, and be completed by November 20, 2026. Seedlings are provided in PL-50 pots, with those at Spencer Fork featuring VEXAR mesh protectors. Planting specifications require holes at least 6 inches deep with plants spaced 5 feet apart within scalped rows. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-planting unit price. Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the sites independently, as no mandatory site visit is provided. The selected vendor 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 insurance. Strict adherence to safety regulations is required, including the use of ear and eye protection around machinery and compliance with hazardous materials regulations. Payments are issued within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. All bids must be submitted electronically via U3P by the October 12, 2026, deadline.
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The purpose of this IFB is to enter into a contract to furnish labor, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to plant 35,500 shrub seedlings in three different locations in Central Utah. Use the coordinates listed below to find the exact planting sites. 16,500 seedlings are to be planted at Santaquin WMA near Santaquin, Ut 39.911170, -111.813921 15,000 seedlings are to be planted at Sheepcreek near Spanish Fork, UT 39.985197, -111.337971 4,000 seedlings are to be planted at Spencer Fork WMA near Birdseye, Utah 39.81327, -111.51773 Total Shrub Seedlings: 35,500 For specific locations, see attached KMZ google earth files.
Mandatory Site Visit: A site visit will NOT be held prior to bidding. It is strongly recommended that each potential bidder inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
It is anticipated that this IFB will result in a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. (This means that all three line items will be combined and the vendor with the lowest overall cost of three (3) line items combined may be awarded.)
Length of Contract: The vendor must start planting on October 20, 2026. They must have all plants planted before November 20, 2026.
Vendor must guarantee its pricing through the completion of the project
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