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Timber Sale Services
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The contract solicitation (IFB 8CA07527) issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) seeks bids for Timber Sale Services encompassing the harvesting, road construction, and land restoration activities within the LaTour Demonstration State Forest. The specific sale, known as the Senapol 26 Timber Sale, covers approximately 637 acres with an estimated timber volume of 5,135 thousand board feet (MBF) consisting of multiple species such as Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, Red Fir, Incense Cedar, Sugar Pine, and Jeffrey Pine. The harvesting method will be tractor-based, with operations anticipated between May and October 2026. The purchaser, referred to as the contractor, is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, taxes, and fees necessary to perform the sale in accordance with State regulations and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in Exhibit A (Scope of Work). The contract includes requirements for timber branding, debris management, erosion control, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. The contractor must maintain valid licenses, provide a $125,000 performance bond, submit a $20,000 deposit with bids, and comply with statutory and regulatory certifications, including those related to California civil rights laws, the Darfur Contracting Act, and the Iran Contracting Act. Bids must be submitted by January 8, 2026, with strict submission guidelines requiring paper-based bids delivered either by mail or hand delivery to CAL FIRE. The award will be made to the highest responsible bidder within 45 days following bid opening. Pricing is structured by species with bidders providing unit prices per MBF; however, the solicitation does not disclose preset monetary values. The contract incorporates state-specific clauses and certifications but does not reference federal FAR clauses. CAL FIRE reserves audit and inspection rights, with acceptance of timber and performance overseen by on-site Timber Sale Officers. Special contract provisions address compliance with economic sanctions, health and safety mandates, subcontractor oversight, and the disclosure of generative AI usage in proposal preparation. The contract duration includes provisions for potential extension by the State. Overall, this solicitation establishes a comprehensive framework for sustainable timber harvest operations that fulfill state forestry management goals while safeguarding environmental and regulatory compliance.
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Place of Performance
CA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) hereinafter called the STATE agrees to sell to TBD, hereinafter called the PURCHASER and the PURCHASER agrees to purchase from the STATE, all the live timber designated for cutting by the STATE, and merchantable as hereinafter defined at the rate and in strict conformity with the requirements and conditions hereinafter set forth for sawlogs and other merchantable material. The PURCHASER further agrees to do other work as herein specified.
PURCHASER shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees described herein and in strict conformity with the requirements and conditions hereafter set forth for sawlogs and other merchantable material.
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