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Timber Harvesting Services (Logging)

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Response Deadline10/13/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Timber Harvesting Services involves the felling, skidding, and loading of mixed timber at the Clay Wildlife Management Area in Nicholas County for Commonwealth of Kentucky projects. The scope of work requires the harvest of approximately 178.7 MBF of sawtimber and pulpwood using feller bunchers, skidders, and loaders to deliver fully cleared harvest areas. The project is managed under NAICS code 113310 and requires the contractor to maintain worker's compensation insurance and strictly adhere to all state timber harvesting laws. Interested parties must respond by October 13, 2026, for this engagement overseen by the Kentucky Finance Facilities agency.

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Timber harvesting subcontract for 178.7 MBF of wood at Clay Wildlife Management Area.

Agency

Kentucky → Finance Facilities

NAICS

113310 - Logging

Place of Performance

Other, KY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFB 785 2700000146.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFB-785-2700000146-1 | RFB10132026 For License Mixed Timber Harvest and Sale

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PostedSep 25

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AgencyKentucky → Finance Facilities

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Performs felling, skidding, and loading of mixed timber for prime contractors on Commonwealth of Kentucky projects, here at the Clay Wildlife Management Area in Nicholas County. Harvests approximately 178.7 MBF of sawtimber and pulpwood per the Updated Clay Harvest 2026 Summary. Utilizes feller bunchers, skidders, and loaders. Requires worker's compensation insurance and compliance with state timber harvesting laws. Delivers cleared harvest areas.

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