INVITATION FOR BIDS AT FORT POLK, LOUISIANA: FY2027 SALVAGE TIMBER CONTRACT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is soliciting sealed bids for the salvage and removal of government-owned timber at Fort Polk, Louisiana, under Invitation for Bids No. DACA63-9-26-0520. The contract involves the harvest of an estimated 1,000 tons each of pine pulpwood, pine sawtimber, hardwood pulpwood, and hardwood sawtimber, along with 500 tons of pine chip-n-saw, all sourced from areas in Vernon, Sabine, and Natchitoches Parishes affected by insect damage, disease, storms, fire, or construction activities. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM local time on August 26, 2026, to the designated Fort Polk address, accompanied by a non-refundable bid deposit of $1,000 for Item 1, payable to the F&A Officer, USAED, Fort Worth, and submitted via certified check, money order, or similar instrument—personal checks are explicitly rejected. Bidders are required to inspect the site in advance by appointment only and are cautioned that the timber is offered "as is" and "where is," with no guarantees regarding quantity, quality, or condition. Successful bidders must begin operations within ten days of receiving written notice to proceed and complete all harvesting and removal by September 30, 2027, adhering to a strict sequence that prioritizes sawtimber harvesting before pulpwood, with no more than a 20-day delay between the two. The contract mandates full compliance with environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act’s Sections 404 and 319, requiring best management practices at all stream crossings and wetland operations, along with the installation of proper culverts or bridges. Littering, pollution, and disturbance of cultural or archaeological artifacts are strictly prohibited. Bidders must also comply with Executive Order 11246 regarding non-discrimination in employment, submit a Small Business Status Certification if applicable, and provide a Corporate Certificate verifying authorized representation. Contractors must submit weekly harvest reports by Saturday each week, supported by weight tickets, and failure to do so may result in immediate suspension of operations. Payment terms require an initial advance of either $1,000 or 20% of the estimated purchase price, whichever is greater, with ongoing balances maintained at least 20% above the value of timber harvested. The