ACCT/TMBR/FOUN- Tree Planting, Loblolly Pine Seedlings

The Alabama Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for the provision of seedlings and planting labor at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Escambia County. The project involves planting 2nd Generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings suitable for the Coastal Plain across four tracts totaling 126 acres. Work must be performed between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, utilizing an 8' x 8' spacing to achieve 680 trees per acre. Success is measured by a performance standard requiring at least 90% of seedlings to be correctly planted according to the Alabama Forestry Commission resource sheet. Interested bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits, which must be coordinated with David Kelley for the dates of October 21 and 22, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically via Alabama Buys by October 31, 2026. The resulting contract may be renewed annually for up to five years, with a total not-to-exceed cost of $25,000. Award evaluation will be based on pricing, cost realism, and supplier qualifications, including professional licenses and insurance certificates. Suppliers must certify compliance with Alabama tax laws and confirm they are not currently debarred or suspended from government participation.