5384 Timber Sale Announcement-SHSF

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is soliciting bids for a timber sale at Sand Hills State Forest in Chesterfield County, involving approximately 8,200 tons of pine and 1,500 tons of hardwood across 81 acres. Bids must be submitted as a blended price per ton for pine and hardwood and are due by November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The successful bidder must complete the harvest within 12 months of signing, with the possibility of a six-month extension for an additional fee of five percent of the original sale price. The buyer is responsible for all necessary road work to accommodate 18-wheel logging trucks and must obtain all required state and local permits, including DOT permissions. To qualify, the contractor must provide proof of workers compensation insurance and commercial liability insurance of one million dollars. Financial requirements at contract signing include a 5,000 dollar performance bond and a 25,000 dollar advance. Personnel requirements mandate that at least one crew member be a graduate of the South Carolina Timber Operations Professional Program or an equivalent certification. All operations must adhere to SCFC BMP standards, OSHA safety regulations, EPA Worker Protection Standards, and the Migrant and Seasonal Workers Protection Act. Additionally, the successful bidder must comply with the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2008 and complete a mandatory BMP exam on-site.