Request for Proposals - Timber Sale and Management Services

Northumberland County, Virginia, is soliciting proposals under RFP-26-111026 for professional timber consultation, sale administration, and management services for county-owned properties. The selected firm will provide comprehensive advisory services to the Board of Supervisors and county staff, encompassing timber inventories and cruises, valuation, silvicultural practices, harvesting strategies, reforestation, and long-term asset management. Key deliverables include a written forest and timber management plan, timber sale documentation such as maps and bid forms, and the operational oversight of harvesting to ensure compliance with forestry best management practices and environmental regulations. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Award will be based on the proposal that best satisfies the county's needs, and the lowest cost is not guaranteed to be the deciding factor. Applicants must be authorized to transact business in Virginia and provide proof of professional forestry credentials. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, and automobile liability of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope with an original and three hard copies, plus a digital version on a memory stick, including a detailed fee schedule and a description of the firm's technical approach and experience.