GBRC Boom Truck
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Project ID: 7486
Status: Current
Fiscal Year: 2026
Submitted By:
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Project Manager: Kevin Gunnell
PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
PM Office: Salt Lake Office
Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WRI Region: Statewide
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Description:
Update and replace aging restoration equipment delivery & maintenance truck.
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Location:
Statewide
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Project Need
Need For Project:
The GBRC Restoration Equipment Crew maintains and delivers equipment crucial to the success of WRI projects throughout the state of Utah. A primary tool to accomplish this task is a specialized boom truck capable of loading and transporting nonstandard equipment such as Ely-chains and other tools.
The current boom truck was purchased in 2007 and currently has approximately ~315,000 miles and 9,800 hours (average 18,500 miles/year). While this is not excessive mileage for a truck of this type, the terrain and use that is demanded of the truck and boom system have put additional wear and tear on them. Over the last year there has been a noted increase in the service and maintenance needs and costs for the truck and boom, and it is anticipated these problems will only increase with continued service in the trucks current capacity.
Due to the crucial role of the equipment to the operations of the WRI it is deemed necessary to update the existing truck and boom system to ensure a reliable and consistent service for projects moving forward.
Objectives:
Replace the aging truck, hydraulic boom system, and dump bed of the GBRC Restoration Equipment Crew and maintain reliable service to WRI projects throughout the state.
Project Location/Timing Justification (Why Here? Why Now?):
Statewide. The truck will be housed at the GBRC in Ephraim, UT, but will service WRI projects throughout the state.
Relation To Management Plan:
Provide equipment to projects as outlined in various management plans.
Fire / Fuels:
Outlined in the various WRI projects equipment is provided too.
Water Quality/Quantity:
Outlined in the various WRI projects equipment is provided too.
Compliance:
Outlined in the various WRI projects equipment is provided too.
Methods:
Purchase of the truck will be separate from the hydraulic boom and bed systems. Due to the special nature of the work, both the truck and boom/bed systems will be custom designed. The GBRC Restoration Equipment Crew will work with vendors to design and build equipment that will fulfill the needs of the varied restoration projects through the WRI.
The truck will be ordered first, then upon delivery of the truck the boom/bed system will be ordered. It is anticipated that from date of ordering to delivery of the truck will be 4-5 months. Building and configuration of the boom/bed system will be 3-4 months.
Monitoring:
Mileage and maintenance logs will be kept.
Partners:
This equipment is used to benefit all partners in the WRI.
Future Management:
This equipment will have a rigorous maintenance regime to ensure it's ability to provide consistent service throughout it's lifespan. It is anticipated the new truck and hydraulic boom/bed system will have a similar lifespan to the existing system of 15-20 years.
Sustainable Uses of Natural Resources:
This truck is crucial to the operations of the WRI and GBRC. Other sustainable uses are outlined in the various WRI projects equipment is provided too.
| Budget | WRI/DWR | Other | Budget Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $351,600.00 | $0.00 | $351,600.00 | $0.00 | $351,600.00 |
| Item | Description | WRI | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| Equipment Purchase | Truck Purchase | $180,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2025 |
| Equipment Purchase | Hydraulic Boom and Bed System Build and Purchase | $165,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Materials and Supplies | Tools, toolboxes, and equipment to rig-out the new truck. | $6,600.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 |
| Funding | WRI/DWR | Other | Funding Total | In-Kind | Grand Total |
| $366,600.00 | $0.00 | $366,600.00 | $0.00 | $366,600.00 |
| Source | Phase | Description | Amount | Other | In-Kind | Year |
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| National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) | S024 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| MDF Expo Permit ($1.50) | S053 | $53,550.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) | S025 | $25,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Sportsman for Fish & Wildlife (SFW) | S027 | $53,550.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Utah Archery Association (UAA) | S052 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Dallas Safari Club | Chapter Funds | $2,500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Utah Chukar and Wildlife Foundation | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | ||
| CWMU Association | C103 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) | S056 | $15,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | |
| Utah Houndsmen Association | $2,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2026 | ||
| Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) | S056 | $20,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2025 | |
| Utah Archery Association (UAA) | S052 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2025 | |
| National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) | S024 | $15,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2025 | |
| Utah Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) | S022 | $150,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2025 |
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