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Topsoil and Seeding Services

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BR28TFD001 Manual Brushing 1 - Kootenay Lake

Solicitation # BR28TFD001

The BR28TFD001 solicitation is an operational services contract issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for manual brushing services in the Kootenay Lake operating area. The primary objective is to support crop establishment by cutting competing vegetation within a 1.25m variable radius cylinder around crop trees using power saws or similar equipment. The project is scheduled to take place from early to mid-June 2027 through late August 2027, with a total agreement term running from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028. Performance requirements include a minimum production of 5 hectares treated per workday, or 0.5 hectares per worker per day for day rate units. The contract is awarded to the lowest compliant bidder based on the Total Bid Price, though unit rates take precedence for the actual contract. Eligibility requires bidders to be certified in the BC Forest Safety Council SAFE Company program and demonstrate technical capability and equipment. Mandatory requirements include a bid security of $5,000 or $10,000 depending on the tender value, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2 million for both Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability. All work must adhere to the Wildfire Act and Regulations, and contractors must provide a BCFSC certified Falling Supervisor for hand falling activities. Payment is processed within thirty days of invoice receipt, contingent upon the availability of provincial appropriations.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Timber Harvesting (Felling and Processing)This subcontract involves the felling, bucking, and processing of approximately 9,590 cubic meters of timber for prime contractors working on BC Timber Sales Branch projects within the Carmi-Ellis SZ area of Canada. The selected contractor is responsible for delivering processed timber ready for hauling, utilizing feller bunchers and processors to complete the work. All harvesting activities must be conducted in accordance with the Forest Act and specific site plans, with a particular focus on managing Species of Management Concern using the NAD1983 UTM Zone 11N coordinate system. The solicitation was posted on November 10, 2026, with a response deadline of December 3, 2026.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for two Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the McAllister Creek area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 acres, divided between Unit 313-040 (10.33 acres) and Unit 313-035 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the selection and retention of the most vigorous trees, strict adherence to boundary protections, and comprehensive slash management, including clearing all debris from roadways, trails, and streams. Contractors must ensure maximum stump heights do not exceed half the stump diameter and that all foreign debris is removed prior to final payment. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled McAllister Creek PCT 2027 and placed in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026. Required submission documents include a bid sheet, work plan, TERO compliance and utilization forms, and a certification regarding debarment and suspension. Payment is based on a bid price per acre, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final acceptance. Contractors must provide liability insurance and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. An Indian preference policy is maintained for all applicable products and supplies.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Certified Chainsaw Operator ServicesThis subcontract for Certified Chainsaw Operator Services supports the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation on fire assistance projects. The selected provider will perform heavy fuel removal and hazard mitigation, which includes cutting large debris within firebreaks, moving heavy fuels 40 feet from firebreak interiors, and felling burning snags. The primary objective is to deliver cleared firebreaks and mitigated hazard sites to ensure safety and effectiveness during fire operations. Qualified operators must possess professional-grade equipment and hold specific certifications, including SAWW or S-112 certification along with S-130/S-190 training. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on November 10, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

RESCONSERV422 - Office of Resource Conservation

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Solicitation # 27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54807

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, is soliciting a firm contract for DNR fire assistance to support prescribed fire operations across Heritage and INPC sites in southern Illinois. The scope of work involves providing trained crew members to perform site preparation, ignition, holding, and mop-up operations under the direction of an IDNR Certified Prescribed Burn Manager. Key tasks include installing 6-8 foot wide firebreaks and mitigating hazards such as burning snags across various counties, including Johnson, Saline, Pope, Hardin, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Jackson, Williamson, Perry, Franklin, and Union. The contract term begins upon the final signature and ends on April 15, 2029, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Qualified vendors must provide personnel who are physically capable of working in smoke-filled environments and steep terrain, and who are proficient in English and fire terminology. Crew members must have completed S-130, S-190, and fire field day training, and have participated in at least two fire seasons. Chainsaw operators must hold SAWW or S-112 certifications. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary personal protective equipment, including Nomex clothing and safety gear, as well as standard fire equipment like backpack blowers and hand tools. Administrative requirements include the submission of daily work logs and weekly email updates to the Primary Job Coordinator, with a notification requirement of at least 12 hours before starting a job. Payments are processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act, and the contract may be funded in part or in full by federal funds. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and $2,000,000 in combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. Bids are submitted on an hourly basis for an estimated 483 hours of work via the BidBuy portal.

RESCONSERV422 - Office of Resource Conservation

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Merchantable Timber Felling and BuckingThis subcontract, titled Merchantable Timber Felling and Bucking, involves performing felling and bucking services for prime contractors on USDA Wallowa Whitman National Forest projects. The primary objective is to clear road maintenance paths by utilizing chainsaws and felling equipment to process merchantable timber. All material must be bucked into lengths not exceeding 40 feet, while adhering to minimum utilization standards of 16 feet in length and a diameter inside bark of 7 inches at the small end. The project is located in La Grande and is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310. The selected contractor is responsible for delivering a cleared roadway path with all timber properly bucked according to the specified requirements. This opportunity is managed through the Department of Agriculture for the Wallowa Whitman National Forest.

Wallowa Whitman National Forest

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West Banks Timber Sales Prep - Chippewa NF

Solicitation # 12443927Q0023

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Timber Harvesting ServicesThis subcontract for Timber Harvesting Services involves the felling, skidding, and loading of timber for prime contractors on BC Timber Sales Branch projects located in the Inga Lake area of Canada. The scope of work covers timber extraction across four specific blocks, requiring strict adherence to technical specifications including a stump height of 30.0 cm and a top diameter of 10.0 cm. Additionally, the contractor must maintain between 12 and 24 mature trees per hectare and manage debris piles according to project guidelines. All operations must be conducted in full compliance with the BC Forest Act and BC Timber Sales Regulation, with the final delivery of harvested timber to the designated landing. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 8, 2026.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Post-Fire Inventory Adjustment, Prince Albert

Solicitation # ENVFS26-INV4

The Ministry of Environment, Forest Service, in collaboration with the local Forest Management Agreement holder, is seeking to develop a Forest Resource Inventory for the Prince Albert Timber Supply Area. To achieve this, both parties intend to engage Forestree Dynamics Ltd to perform a post-fire adjustment to the forest inventory currently in progress. This solicitation, identified as ENVFS26-INV4, is being managed by the Saskatchewan Public Sector under the agency of Environment. The work will be performed in Saskatchewan, Canada. Interested parties should note that the response deadline for this opportunity is November 26, 2026.

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2026-2027 V-Blade Planting – Blackwater River State Forest

Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 51

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is soliciting competitive bids for the V-Blade planting of containerized longleaf pines across approximately 529 acres in the Blackwater River State Forest, spanning Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the planting between November 30, 2026, and January 30, 2027, with a final contract end date of February 15, 2027. Key technical requirements include a planting spacing of approximately 5 by 12 feet and a success rate where 90 percent of prescribed seedlings are planted to the satisfaction of the Florida Forest Service. All work must adhere to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s 2022 Forest Management Standard. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Bids must be submitted in a sealed package by November 4, 2026, and must include several mandatory certifications, including the FDACS Acknowledgement Form and certifications regarding lobbying and debarment for federal fund expenditures. Awarded vendors are required to maintain general liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and automobile liability of 300 thousand dollars. Payment will be made via state government warrant upon satisfactory completion, contingent upon annual legislative appropriation. Preference in the award process may be given to certified Business Enterprises, Florida-produced commodities, or businesses with a certified drug-free workplace program.

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Slash Lopping and ScatteringThis subcontract opportunity is for slash lopping and scattering services to support prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects within the Umatilla National Forest, specifically in the Meacham area. The selected contractor will be responsible for lopping activity slash to a depth of 18 inches or less, distributing biomass up to 12 tons per acre, and bucking tree boles of 16 feet or longer into 8-foot sections using chainsaws and lopping shears. The project is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 19, 2026, to provide residual slash that meets all specified depth and distribution requirements for the Department of Agriculture.

Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs

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Hand Piling and Slash ManagementThis subcontract opportunity, titled Hand Piling and Slash Management, involves performing hand piling of activity slash and dead or down material for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service projects within the Umatilla National Forest. The scope of work requires the construction of stable piles ranging from 6x6x6 to a maximum of 10 feet using material with a diameter of 12 inches or less. Contractors must ensure all piles maintain required clearances from roads and leave trees, utilizing hand tools and contractor-provided plastic sheeting to deliver finished, covered piles. The project is located in Meacham and is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310. Managed by Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs for the Department of Agriculture, the solicitation was posted on November 9, 2026, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026.

Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs

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Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a subcontractor for topsoil and seeding services. The scope of work involves the supply and placement of topsoil followed by seeding, all of which must be performed in accordance with Specification 329200. The project requires strict adherence to temperature compliance standards and includes a 90-day warranty on the work performed. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 9, 2024.