Ann Schliep is a Lead State Administrator. Ann is associated with 166 contracts. Activity spans Support Activities for Forestry, Environmental Consulting Services, and Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating.
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The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting bids for the Color Country Aerial Seeding project (AS27-121). The contract involves providing all labor, equipment, and supervision to perform aerial seeding across approximately 5,574 acres in Iron and Kane Counties, covering the Horse Hollow, Shurtz Canyon, Yellow Jacket-Oak Flat, Yellow Jacket-Willow Spring, Slide Canyon, and Gold Springs project areas. The selected vendor is responsible for transporting seed from the DWR warehouse in Ephraim, Utah, to their chosen landing zones. Work must commence no later than November 1, 2026, and be completed by November 20, 2026, with a total project performance window of 30 calendar days from the official Notice-to-Proceed.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets the mandatory requirement of at least five years of experience in aerial seeding. Bids must be submitted as a per-acre price, which will be extended to determine the total project cost; this total must include all mobilization and operating costs, as no fuel surcharges or adjustments will be negotiated. Vendors must certify compliance with Utah state laws, including prohibitions against the economic boycott of Israel, the use of forced labor from restricted foreign entities, and participation in E-Verify. Performance is subject to quality control tests for uniformity by a Project Inspector, and operations may be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Payment is processed within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice, and the contractor must maintain full workers' compensation insurance and adhere to all federal and state environmental and non-discrimination regulations.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, is seeking a single contract award for mastication services at Shurtz Canyon, located approximately two miles south of Cedar City, Utah. This project involves the mechanical removal of approximately 637 acres of live and dead pinyon and juniper trees using tracked or wheeled shredders, such as Bullhogs. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder among pre-qualified contractors. Bidders must provide specific equipment details, including make, model, and horsepower, and guarantee their per-acre pricing through the completion of the project. The project budget range is estimated between 267,540 and 305,760 dollars, with a per-acre rate of 420 to 480 dollars.
Performance must be completed between October 28, 2026, and April 1, 2027. Key technical requirements include a maximum stump height of 6 inches, mulch depth not exceeding 6 inches, and the requirement that all surplus vegetation be cut into lengths of 3 feet or less. Contractors are responsible for reclaiming any ruts or trails created during operations and restoring any damaged access roads. Environmental compliance is mandatory, requiring high-pressure equipment washing to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. Additionally, vendors must certify compliance with Utah Code 63G-27 regarding anti-boycott actions and maintain required workers compensation insurance. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a single contract award for mastication services on the La Sal North project located in Grand County, Utah. This project involves the mechanical removal and shredding of green and dead Pinyon, Juniper, and Oak trees across approximately 1,326.7 acres to create a mosaic pattern of varying densities. The contractor must utilize Bullhog-type mechanical mulching equipment and adhere to strict specifications, including a maximum stump height of 6 inches on the uphill side and a final fuel bed depth not exceeding 6 inches. Equipment is prohibited on slopes greater than 30 percent, and vegetative buffer zones of 100 to 200 feet must be maintained at ridge tops and the head of drainages.
Participation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-acre price. The performance period extends from the date of award until February 28, 2027, with the vendor required to guarantee pricing through project completion. Contractors must maintain workers compensation insurance and comply with various state and federal regulations, including E-Verify registration, anti-boycott certifications, and hazardous materials protocols. Invoicing must occur within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. The project manager will verify uniformity and quality through random test plots and inspection of the work site.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, is soliciting bids for the Color Country Paria River District Lop and Scatter project. This contract is limited to pre-qualified contractors and aims to reduce wildfire hazards and improve wildlife habitat through the hand cutting of standing live or dead pinyon pine and juniper trees across approximately 6,523 acres. The work is located in three areas within the Richfield and Kanab field offices, specifically near Antimony, Torrey, and Kanab. The project performance period extends from the date of the executed contract through November 30, 2027, with a specific restriction against cutting between May 1 and July 15, 2027, to protect migratory birds.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-acre price that must include all labor, equipment, and mobilization costs. Contractors are required to provide all necessary equipment, including 4x4 vehicles and chainsaws, and must use GPS units for boundary identification as areas will not be flagged. Technical specifications require 100% removal of target species, with slash height not exceeding 24 inches, cut material length not exceeding 48 inches, and stump heights limited to 6 inches on the uphill side. Final acceptance is contingent upon a project manager's inspection for uniformity and quality; any deficiencies must be corrected by the contractor.
Administrative requirements include adherence to the State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, with a strict prohibition on bid exceptions. Vendors must certify they are not engaged in an economic boycott of the State of Israel and must maintain statutory workers compensation insurance. Invoicing must occur within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. All subcontractors must receive written approval from the project manager prior to starting work.
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Animal Industry, is seeking a single contract award for the testing of horse racing samples. This five-year contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2027, following the expiration of the current agreement on March 31, 2027. The selected vendor must be the lowest total cost responsive and responsible bidder and must guarantee their pricing for one year. The scope of work requires the contracted laboratory to provide all necessary collection and shipment supplies, including sterile urine cups, serum separator tubes, multi-draw needles, numbered metal strip seals, and insulated shipping containers with leak protection and temperature control. The laboratory is also responsible for providing sequentially numbered and barcoded sample ID tags and shipping labels.
Testing must be performed on blood, hair, and urine samples, adhering to the RCI Drug Classification Scheme and including TOBA mandatory and optional drug candidates as well as ARCI and RMTC Controlled Therapeutic Medications. All urine samples must undergo both base and enzyme hydrolysis prior to extraction. The laboratory must provide test results within a guaranteed turnaround time and provide detailed instructions for specimen handling to maintain sample integrity. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Vendors must comply with comprehensive federal and state employment non-discrimination laws, maintain specific commercial general liability and workers compensation insurance, and certify that they are not engaged in economic boycotts under Utah Code.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Bureau of Land Management are seeking a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor for wildfire hazard reduction services in San Juan County, Utah. This project, titled East Coyote Mastication, involves the mechanical removal and shredding of green and dead Pinyon and Juniper trees across approximately 504.4 acres. Key technical requirements include the complete severance of live trees up to 14 inches in diameter at the root collar, maintaining stump heights of no more than 6 inches, and ensuring a maximum fuel bed depth of 6 inches for shredded debris. Contractors must utilize GPS devices with an accuracy of +/-10 meters to identify boundaries and leave islands, and they must feather edges to maintain a natural appearance.
Participation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors, and performance will be monitored based on quality, timeliness, and contract management to maintain eligibility on the Rangeland Pre-Qualification list. The project performance period is scheduled from November 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with no allowance for work outside these dates. Vendors must guarantee pricing through project completion. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices within 30 days of delivery for payment within a 30-day window, maintaining statutory workers compensation insurance, and adhering to strict federal and state non-discrimination and anti-boycott certifications. All work must be coordinated through a Project Manager, who is responsible for authorizing work camps and approving subcontractors in writing.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the Oak Flat Bullhog project to provide wildland fire hazard reduction through the mastication of Pinyon and Juniper trees. The project covers approximately 1,555 acres located five miles northwest of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Performance is scheduled between November 1, 2026, and March 15, 2027, with work beginning within seven calendar days of the notice to proceed. Participation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-acre price.
The contractor must provide at least two mobile mechanical mulching units, such as Bullhogs, capable of operating on slopes up to 35 percent. Technical specifications require that stump heights not exceed 6 inches, mulch depth not exceed 6 inches, and surplus vegetation be cut to lengths of 3 feet or less. To prevent the spread of noxious weeds, all equipment must be high-pressure washed before entering and exiting project lands. Quality control will be managed through BLM thinning inspections and a final inspection by the Project Manager.
Payment will be issued as a single lump-sum final payment for the actual number of acres completed following a final inspection, with invoices submitted within 30 days of delivery. Contractors are required to maintain workers compensation insurance and adhere to all state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws. Additionally, vendors must certify they are not engaged in an economic boycott of the State of Israel. Performance will be monitored via a Rangeland Contract Performance Evaluation, and contractors must maintain a minimum average score of 60 to remain on the pre-qualification list.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a single contract award for aerial herbicide application services to control cheatgrass following the Cherry wildfire. The project encompasses approximately 304 acres in the West Tintic Mountains of Juab County, with elevations ranging from 5,700 to 6,800 feet. The selected vendor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, water, and materials, specifically applying Plateau herbicide at a rate of 6 oz per acre with a non-ionic surfactant. To ensure 100 percent coverage, aircraft must be equipped with GPS. Operations are expected to begin by 8:00 a.m. to minimize drift, and the state reserves the right to postpone work if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. All services must be completed by October 15, 2026.
This solicitation is conducted as an Invitation for Bids, with the award granted to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor based on a cost-per-acre pricing model. Vendors must guarantee their pricing through the completion of the project and meet all non-negotiable mandatory minimum requirements to avoid disqualification. The contractor is required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate, as well as statutory workers compensation insurance. Standard state terms apply, including a 30-day invoicing and payment cycle, compliance with E-Verify, and adherence to anti-boycott certifications regarding the State of Israel.
The State of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, in coordination with the Division of Purchasing and other state entities, is seeking a single vendor for a five-year contract to provide native wetland plant materials. The primary objective is to support revegetation efforts within the Great Salt Lake watershed, specifically targeting the Great Salt Lake, Utah Lake, Jordan River, and the Utah portions of Bear Lake and Bear River. Required materials include wetland sod mats, plugs, trees, shrubs, and bare root stock, with a preference for plants sourced from the Pacific Flyway or the Great Salt Lake watershed. Sod mats must meet specific biodegradable coir specifications regarding dimensions, density, and root/shoot coverage.
Award will be granted to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor based on a pricing formula that combines the unit price of wetland sod, the average price of containerized plants, and the average flat delivery rate. The successful vendor must guarantee pricing for at least one year. Deliveries typically occur between April and October, with a production cycle beginning with orders in August or September. The contract is governed by Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring compliance with federal and state employment laws, workers compensation insurance, and a certification against economic boycotts of the State of Israel. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the state maintaining a thirty-day inspection period upon receipt.
The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service and Green River District BLM, is soliciting bids for the Clarks Valley Lop and Scatter project (AS27-113). This project focuses on wildlife habitat improvement and wildland fire hazard reduction across approximately 1,137.6 acres in Carbon and Emery Counties, specifically about five miles north of Wellington, Utah. The scope of work requires the removal of pinyon and juniper using hand saws or chainsaws, consisting of 190.8 acres for full removal and 946.8 acres for thinning of trees 10 inches or less at collar height. All slash must be reduced to within 18 inches of the ground and bucked into lengths not exceeding 6 feet, while remaining at least 10 feet away from unit boundaries, roads, and trails.
Participation is strictly limited to pre-qualified contractors, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a per-acre price. The performance period is scheduled between October 12, 2026, and November 30, 2026, with extensions granted only by the Project Manager if weather permits. Contractors are responsible for all labor, equipment, and transportation, and must adhere to strict environmental protections and safety regulations, including the use of GPS for boundary identification. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. Vendors must also certify compliance with anti-boycott actions and maintain statutory workers compensation insurance.
