NC27-4 American Fork Cut and Chip

This procurement under solicitation NC27-4 is issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Wildlife Division to secure a contractor for vegetation management services in American Fork Canyon, specifically cut and chip work, with performance required between April 1 and November 30 of the contract year, subject to early termination due to snowfall or soil conditions. The contract is an Invitation for Bid structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement, with award going to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor who is already prequalified on the state’s approved vendor list; participation is restricted to those on this list, and non-compliance will result in disqualification. The scope includes thinning conifers up to 10 inches in diameter, chipping all organic debris, removing stumps to no more than six inches in height, and ensuring thorough cleanup to prevent the introduction of invasive species, with all operations strictly confined to designated areas and conducted between 30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset, with no work allowed on weekends or federal holidays unless approved. The contractor must maintain a fluent English-speaking supervisor on-site at all times, provide proof of equipment sanitation to prevent weed spread, comply with federal and state regulations including 36 CFR 261.52, FSRIA Section 9002, EO 13423, and the Anti-Boycott statute, register employees in E-Verify, and carry required insurance coverage of $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability and $1 million for commercial automobile liability, with certificates on file before work commences. All work is performed F.O.B. Destination, meaning the contractor remains liable for damages or loss until final government inspection and acceptance at the site, with a 30-day window for the state to conduct acceptance, after which deficient work must be corrected at the contractor’s expense. Payment terms require invoicing within 30 days of delivery, referencing the purchase order number, with payment processing via mail, electronic transfer, or state purchasing card within 30 days of a correct invoice, though no specific accounting codes or payment office information is provided. Bid submittal must occur electronically through the U3P portal by August 7, 2026, with no physical submissions permitted. Evaluation is based on quality of service and timeliness of performance, each weighted at 40%, and contract management at 20%, assessed via an adjectival rating scale, with the state retaining the right to