DEBT26*386668 AL 21st Century - Tree Planting

The Alabama 21st Century Authority, under the Department of Finance, is soliciting bids for tree planting services on a 40 plus acre cutover tract in Alabama. The site was clearcut in late 2025 and treated with herbicide in September 2026, with the possibility of a burn prior to the winter planting. This solicitation, identified as SRC0000036957, prohibits the use of third party suppliers. The contract has a not to exceed value of 25,000 dollars and may be renewed annually for up to five years. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Alabama Buys portal by November 10, 2026. Award evaluation is based on pricing, cost realism, and price reasonableness, with the state reserving the right to request professional licenses, certificates of insurance, and reseller authorizations. Compliance requirements include enrollment in the E Verify program, adherence to the Beason Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, and certification of tax compliance under Section 41 4 142 of the Code of Alabama 1975. Out of state firms must register with the Alabama Secretary of State. Price escalations are capped at 5 percent of the annual contract cost, and the state maintains the right to inspect all products before final acceptance.