NC26-74 Tushar Ridge West Road Rehab

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with the Forestry, Fire and State Lands unit, is soliciting bids under solicitation number NC26-74 for road recontour work near Beaver, Utah, specifically for the Tushar Ridge West Road Rehabilitation project. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Invitation for Bids (IFB), with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without negotiations. The project must be completed by September 27, 2027, and work is to commence immediately upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, which is delivered via email upon contract award. Bidders are not required to conduct a site visit but assume full responsibility for understanding site conditions. Performance is strictly limited to the project site under USFS and FFSL jurisdiction, with work hours confined to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset unless lighting and mutual approval permit extension. Equipment requirements include a minimum Cat 320 track hoe and D6 dozer, with mandatory washing of equipment to prevent invasive species spread, and no operations are allowed on wet, frozen, or snowy ground to prevent environmental damage. The contractor must maintain an on-site, English-literate supervisor at all times and report any change in supervision 24 hours in advance. Environmental, cultural, and historical resource protections are central to performance obligations, with immediate work cessation required upon discovery of any such resources and full compliance with USFS directives on mitigation and restoration. All refuse and hazardous materials must be properly handled and disposed of, and access roads must be maintained by the contractor. The contractor is liable for all equipment loss or damage and must implement quality control measures meeting workmanlike standards, with final inspection and acceptance occurring on-site at the USFS representative’s discretion. A 10% retention is held until full completion and final approval, and partial payments may be considered with written prior approval, though no invoicing system is specified. Contractors must certify compliance with UCA 63G-27 regarding non-engagement in economic boycotts of Israel and UCA 63G-6a-121 prohibiting use of forced labor or technology from restricted foreign entities. No solicitation of socioeconomic set-asides or UEI/CAGE codes is required, and while no formal evaluation factors were detailed, award is based on lowest price technically acceptable principles. The contract allows for optional expansion to additional roads contingent on mutual agreement and funding availability, and work may be suspended seasonally due to