Augusta Nursery General Labor

The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued Invitation for Bids IFB# DOF 27: 128957 to establish a term contract for labor and supervision at the Augusta Nursery in Crimora, Virginia. The scope of work involves the lifting, counting, processing, and packaging of approximately 2 to 5 million conifer seedlings and 2 to 4 million hardwood seedlings, as well as lifting between 30,000 and 125,000 linear bed feet of seedlings. The contract period begins November 1, 2026, and includes four optional one-year renewals. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on net prices. The contractor is responsible for providing English-speaking supervisors for both packing and lifting operations, mixing and piping clay slurry, and maintaining the cleanliness of the packing room restrooms and lunchroom daily. While the agency provides packaging materials such as rubber bands, markers, and seedling boxes, the contractor must ensure compliance with OSHA standards and provide a drug-free workplace. Performance is monitored through joint daily totals and inspections of packaged bundles, with failure to meet quality standards potentially requiring the contractor to reprocess seedlings at no additional cost. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, and payment is issued via check or EDI under NET 15 terms.