NC27-2 North Moore Bullhog

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in coordination with the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting bids for bullhog and mastication services within Juab County under solicitation number NC27-2, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026. Participation is restricted to contractors who are prequalified and listed on the current State Pre-approved Vendor list; submissions from non-prequalified vendors will not be considered. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory technical and operational requirements, including the use of two functional mulching units, adherence to environmental and safety standards, and compliance with state-specific labor and hazardous materials regulations. Work must be completed within 161 calendar days from the official Notice-to-Proceed, with performance expected between October 1, 2026, and March 11, 2027, and the vendor must guarantee all pricing through project completion without adjustment. The scope involves vegetation management including mulching and tree removal up to 24 inches in diameter, with deliverables requiring woody debris to be reduced to pieces no longer than six feet, stumps trimmed to six inches or less, and mulch depth maintained at four inches or below. All work must comply with 36 CFR 296.14(c), Utah Code 63G-6a-121 regarding forced labor and restricted foreign entities, and applicable federal and state environmental and hazardous material handling regulations. Contractors must ensure on-site supervision by an English-literate supervisor present throughout all operational hours, provide emergency transportation for personnel, and maintain constant public access to roadways. Strict security protocols apply, including background checks for staff, liability for equipment loss, and adherence to fire danger season restrictions. Hazardous waste must be captured, containerized, and removed for proper disposal, with MSDS sheets available on-site at all times. Contractors must use Utah’s E-Verify system for all employees and subcontractors, report job vacancies to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, and immediately notify the State if they become debarred. Insurance requirements include workers’ compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, with certificates due before work begins. All contract terms are binding without modification, pricing is subject to the guarantee clause, and all documents are public records under GRAMA. Performance will be evaluated for quality, timeliness, and contract management, but award is determined solely by lowest price among technically acceptable b