FY27 Longleaf Hand-Planting Tuskegee National Forest

Solicitation SRC0000037054 is a request for labor to hand-plant longleaf pine seedlings on approximately 73 acres within the Tuskegee National Forest in Macon County, Alabama. The project involves planting containerized seedlings, provided by the USFS, on an 8 by 8 foot spacing, totaling 680 trees per acre. Planting must occur between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, with a requirement that at least 90 percent of seedlings are planted correctly according to AFC resource standards. The vendor is responsible for the proper care and handling of the seedlings to ensure plugs remain intact and moist, with the top of the plug slightly exposed above the soil surface. The contract is administered by the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and is subject to a maximum total cost of 25,000 dollars over a potential five year period. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Alabama Buys portal by November 2, 2026. Award evaluation will be based on pricing, cost realism, and price reasonableness, and the state may request professional licenses or insurance certificates following the bid opening. Compliance with Alabama state tax laws, non-collusion certifications, and adherence to open trade policies are mandatory requirements for all participating suppliers.