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Drum Chopping – Forestry Site Preparation

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Submission Closed06/18/2024, 08:00:00 PM EDT

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NAICS: 115310

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for two Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the McAllister Creek area. The project encompasses a total of 23.8 acres, divided between Unit SP-15-PCT-27 (10.33 acres) and Unit Sp-16-PCT-27 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the selection and retention of the most vigorous trees while ensuring strict slash management, including clearing all debris from roadways, trails, and water sources, and maintaining a four-foot buffer from ditches and streams. Contractors must adhere to specific technical standards, such as a maximum stump height of one-half the stump diameter and a maximum slash height of 24 inches. Failure to protect boundary trees or damaging leave trees will result in financial deductions of 3 dollars per tree. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and placed in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex no later than 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026. Required submission materials include a bid sheet, work plan, TERO compliance and utilization form, insurance documentation, and a certification regarding debarment and suspension. Awardees must maintain contractor liability insurance and comply with TERO Title X requirements and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Final payment is contingent upon the removal of all garbage and foreign debris from the units, with compliance inspections conducted by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

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2026-2027 V-Blade Planting – Blackwater River State Forest

Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 51

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Longleaf Pine Hand-Planting ServicesThis subcontract for Longleaf Pine Hand-Planting Services, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, involves the manual planting of containerized seedlings across 527 acres for Florida Forest Service projects. The contractor is responsible for maintaining stocking densities between 400 and 726 trees per acre while adhering to strict quality standards, including ensuring seedlings are planted vertically within 10 degrees and that plug depths are level with the soil surface. The scope of work requires the use of specialized planting tools to properly accommodate seedling plugs and ensure soil is packed firmly. All completed work must meet the specific density and quality requirements set by the Florida Forest Service. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026, under NAICS code 115310.

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2026-2027 Hand-Planting Containerized Longleaf Pine Seedlings at Withlacoochee State Forest

Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 65

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through the Florida Forest Service, is soliciting competitive bids for the hand-planting of approximately 527 acres of containerized longleaf pine seedlings within the Withlacoochee State Forest across Citrus and Hernando Counties. The project encompasses five separate areas, including the Citrus Tract, Two-Mile Prairie, and Croom Tracts. Planting operations are scheduled to take place between December 15, 2026, and February 28, 2027. While the Florida Forest Service provides the seedlings, the contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision. Specific planting densities are required, with the Citrus Tract targeting 726 trees per acre and the Two-Mile Prairie and Croom Tracts targeting 400 trees per acre. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by November 20, 2026. Strict quality standards apply to the planting process, including requirements for seedling verticality, plug depth, and moisture retention, with an FFS representative providing on-site supervision. Contractors must maintain all applicable insurance and adhere to federal safety requirements. Payment is generally issued within 40 calendar days following the receipt and approval of invoices, contingent upon annual appropriations. Preference in the event of a tie may be given to certified Business Enterprises or vendors with a certified drug-free workplace program.

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FY27 Loblolly Pine Hand-Planting Chocco State Forest

Solicitation # SRC0000037057

The Alabama Forestry Commission is soliciting quotes for the hand-planting of loblolly pine seedlings on approximately 35 acres of cutover tract within the Choccolocco State Forest, located in Calhoun County, Alabama. The project requires the vendor to provide both the seedlings and the labor, specifically utilizing second-generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings suitable for the Piedmont region. Planting must be executed on an 8 by 8 foot spacing, totaling 680 trees per acre, between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027. A minimum of 90 percent of seedlings must be correctly planted according to the agency's resource specifications. The use of third-party vendors or subcontractors is strictly prohibited, and the vendor is responsible for the proper care and handling of all seedlings. This solicitation is managed through the Alabama Buys portal under solicitation number SRC0000037057, with a response deadline of November 12, 2026. The contract is subject to a total cost cap of 25,000 dollars and may be renewed annually for up to five years. Awardees must comply with various state mandates, including E-Verify enrollment, Alabama tax registration, and the Beason-Hamon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Payment will be made via electronic methods such as EFT or state-issued credit cards. The State of Alabama retains the right to inspect all work after delivery to ensure satisfactory completion before final acceptance.

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FY27 Longleaf Hand-Planting Tuskegee National Forest

Solicitation # SRC0000037056

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New Jersey Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities

Solicitation # https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/new-jersey-forest-service-urban-community-forestry-program

The New Jersey Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Green Communities is a state grant opportunity administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Falling under the environment category of the New Jersey Grants Management Office, this program is designed to support urban and community forestry initiatives throughout the state. Applications for this solicitation are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed closing date for submissions. Interested parties can find comprehensive program details and application guidelines through the official New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website.

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Hazard Tree and Dead/Down Material RemovalThis subcontract for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation involves the removal of hazard trees and dead or down material. The scope of work includes the felling, yarding, and processing of standing dead or dying conifer trees, as well as moveable dead and down material. Operations will utilize manual chainsaw felling in exclusion zones and shovel logging with excavators equipped with heel racks. The contractor is responsible for sorting materials into BioChar piles and firewood decks to deliver fully cleared sites. To qualify for this project, the contractor must maintain 1 million dollars in liability insurance and ensure full compliance with NRCS standards. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026. This work falls under NAICS code 115310 and is performed as a subcontractor for prime contractors on reservation forestry projects.

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This subcontract, issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida, involves forestry site preparation through drum chopping. The project requires the clearing of vegetation across a total of 191.7 acres distributed among three specific sites: TCCA, LGCA, and SRA. The primary objective of the work is to facilitate land management goals through mechanical vegetation removal. The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2024, with a response deadline of June 19, 2024. Classified under NAICS code 115310, the contract focuses on specialized land clearing services within the state of Florida. Interested parties can find further details and submission guidelines through the MyFloridaMarketplace vendor portal.

General Info

Agency

Florida → St. Johns River Water Management Dist

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

FL, USA

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NONE

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Forestry Site Preparation FY 2023-24

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PostedJun 5

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Response DeadlineJun 18

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Submission Closed

06/18/2024, 08:00:00 PM EDT

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AgencyFlorida → St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Organization / AgencyFlorida → St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Full Description

Clearing vegetation and preparing land using roller-drum chopping across 191.7 acres at three Florida sites (TCCA, LGCA, SRA) for land management purposes.