NC27-1 Stewart Lake Russian Olive and Tamarisk Removal

This procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources for the removal of invasive Russian olive and tamarisk trees at Stewart Lake Wildlife Management Area near Jensen, Utah. Participation is restricted to contractors prequalified through the state's approved vendor list; unsolicited bids will not be accepted. The work involves complete tree removal, stump cutting to no more than six inches in height, and immediate treatment of stumps with a specified herbicide mixture of 1% Imazapyr and 0.25% nonionic surfactant, with blue dye for visual confirmation. Woody debris must be piled in approved locations measuring 4 to 8 feet in diameter and height, and all access roads damaged during operations must be restored. Work must be conducted with a minimum eight-person crew, including qualified equipment operators and a designated English-literate supervisor who must be present on-site at all times. All personnel performing chemical treatments must wear appropriate PPE, and no equipment fluid leaks or environmental contamination are permitted. Operations are restricted to specific timeframes: new tree removal must occur between September 15 and October 31, 2026; re-treatment work must be completed between September 1 and September 30, 2026. Contractors must guarantee their pricing for the full duration of the project and submit daily supervision logs and work schedules for approval. The state retains the right to inspect and accept work at the project site, with formal acceptance possible up to 30 days after completion, and all nonconforming work must be corrected at the contractor’s expense. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quality of service and timeliness each weighted eight times more heavily than contract management. Contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and employment laws, including E-Verify participation, prohibition of forced labor and restricted foreign entities, and anti-boycott compliance. Subcontractors require prior written approval and are held to the same obligations as the prime contractor. All hazardous materials must be properly stored, containerized, and removed from the site for lawful disposal. Public access to the area must remain open at all times, and weekend or holiday work is permitted only with prior agreement. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement under Utah’s competitive bidding statutes, with no formal contract value stated, pricing determined per