NC27-3 American Fork Cut and Pile

This contract, identified as solicitation NC27-3, is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources for cut and pile vegetation thinning services in American Fork Canyon. Participation is restricted to contractors who are prequalified and listed on the State’s current pre-approved vendor roster. The work involves thinning 162 acres of rugged mountain terrain between 5,400 and 6,800 feet elevation, with specific operational requirements including selective removal of live conifers, proper piling and covering of slash, hazard tree removal, equipment decontamination to prevent invasive species spread, and restoration of disturbed areas. The project must be completed between April 1st and November 30th, with flexibility for acceleration if snow conditions warrant. All pricing must be guaranteed through project completion, and performance is subject to strict environmental compliance including adherence to the American Antiquities Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Arizona Archaeological Resources Protection Act, as well as state noxious weed control protocols. Contractors must maintain a minimum crew of eight qualified personnel, operate leak-free equipment, and ensure all stumps are cut no higher than six inches on the uphill side. Equipment must be washed before entering and exiting the worksite, and all activities must avoid damage to survey markers, boundary signs, and riparian zones. Special requirements include compliance with Utah’s E-Verify system for all employees, certification of non-participation in economic boycotts of Israel, mandatory reporting of job vacancies to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, and affirmation that no products or services derive from forced labor or restricted foreign entities. Insurance must include workers’ compensation at statutory limits, $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability, and $1 million commercial auto liability. The contract follows a firm fixed-price structure with evaluation based on a weighted scoring system prioritizing quality and timeliness, each carrying an eight-fold multiplier, with contract management at a four-fold multiplier. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Utah Unified Procurement Portal by August 7, 2026, and acceptance of the award is based on a technically acceptable bid with the lowest price. Inspection and acceptance occur at the job site under F.O.B. Destination terms, with the State responsible for final acceptance and the contractor obligated to correct all deficiencies at their own expense. All contract terms are non-negotiable, and failure to meet deadlines or comply with environmental, labor, or reporting obligations constitutes material breach.