FY27 Longleaf Hand-Planting Tuskegee National Forest

Solicitation SRC0000037056 is for the hand-planting of longleaf pine seedlings across approximately 35 acres in the Tuskegee National Forest, located in Macon County, Alabama. The project involves two tracts of 12 and 23 acres in Section 12, T17N, R24E, where the goal is to increase stocking levels by planting 222 trees per acre on a 14 by 14 foot spacing. The USFS will provide the containerized seedlings, which the vendor must pick up from the Tuskegee work center. Planting must occur between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027. The vendor is responsible for labor and the proper care and handling of seedlings to ensure plugs remain intact and do not dry out, with at least 90 percent of seedlings meeting the AFC resource sheet standards for correct planting. The contract is capped at a total cost of 25,000 dollars and may be renewed annually for up to five years. Bidders must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit responses electronically by November 2, 2026. Key requirements include E-Verify enrollment for Alabama employers, registration with the Alabama Secretary of State for foreign entities, and compliance with Alabama state tax laws. Award evaluation will be based on pricing, cost realism, and supplier qualifications, including professional licenses and insurance. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax, and the venue for any legal disputes is Montgomery, Alabama.