Invitation for Bids, SALVAGE contract, Red River Army Depot, Texas

Invitation for Bids DACA63-9-26-0524 is a salvage contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, for the purchase and removal of government-owned pine and hardwood timber at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas. The timber, which includes material from construction sites or damage caused by insects, storms, and fire, is sold on an as is and where is basis. The scope of work involves the removal of 1,000 tons of pine sawtimber, 1,000 tons of pine pulpwood, 200 tons of pine chip-n-saw, 200 tons of hardwood sawtimber, 500 tons of hardwood pulpwood, and 200 tons of hardwood pallet wood. Bids are evaluated based on per unit pricing, and the successful bidder must be capable of responding to harvesting notifications within 24 hours. The contract period expires on September 30, 2027. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 AM local time on September 10, 2026, and require a bid deposit of 1,000 dollars. Bidders must provide a Certificate As to Small Business Status for sales estimated at 2,000 dollars or more and must adhere to strict marking and safety regulations, including the use of mufflers or spark arresters on all internal combustion equipment. Payments must be made via certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, or money order to the F&A Officer, USAED, Fort Worth. The government reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with 10 days' written notice and may require the successful bidder to demonstrate the necessary experience and facilities to perform the operation.