Longleaf And Shortleaf Pine Seed Cone Processing And Cleaning

This contract aims to establish pricing for the extraction and cleaning of pinecone seeds from Longleaf and Shortleaf pines sourced from forest seed orchards in New Kent County and Buckingham Counties, Virginia. The contractor will be responsible for receiving the pinecones, which will be delivered from the specified locations, and performing cleaning and seed extraction at their own facility. Once processed, the contractor is required to return the cleaned seeds to the Virginia Department of Forestry. The project is valued between $50,000 and $150,000, with a response deadline set for August 22, 2025. The solicitation is managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with primary contact being Thomas Baumann, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract supports the department’s efforts in seed processing and forestry management within Virginia.