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NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest
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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service, is soliciting bids for the NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest under solicitation number 10-IFB-2356225481-TT. The contract involves the simultaneous collection of cones at two different orchard sites, with a performance period extending from the date of execution through November 25, 2026. The selected vendor must provide four 4-wheel-drive lifts with a minimum working height of 60 feet and a job foreman capable of communicating in English and the crew's native language. Cones must be harvested by hand or clippers from the base, measured for shipping accuracy, and organized by family number into bags provided by the state. A strict quality standard is enforced, requiring cones to be free of debris, specifically prohibiting the inclusion of pine straw. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price, with payment structured on a cost-per-bushel collected basis. Bids are due by September 23, 2026, and must be submitted via the Sourcing Tool, including a pricing form, financial certification, and at least three customer references. Awarded vendors must register with the NC Secretary of State within 10 business days of notification and comply with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees. Administrative oversight is managed by McClain Davis, and the vendor is required to designate a contract manager for performance and scheduling. Invoices are submitted weekly and are subject to state inspection and acceptance before payment is issued.
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