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Longleaf Pine Hand-Planting ServicesThis subcontract for Longleaf Pine Hand-Planting Services, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, involves the manual planting of containerized seedlings across 527 acres for Florida Forest Service projects. The contractor is responsible for maintaining stocking densities between 400 and 726 trees per acre while adhering to strict quality standards, including ensuring seedlings are planted vertically within 10 degrees and that plug depths are level with the soil surface. The scope of work requires the use of specialized planting tools to properly accommodate seedling plugs and ensure soil is packed firmly. All completed work must meet the specific density and quality requirements set by the Florida Forest Service. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026, under NAICS code 115310.

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2026-2027 Hand-Planting Containerized Longleaf Pine Seedlings at Withlacoochee State Forest

Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 65

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through the Florida Forest Service, is soliciting competitive bids for the hand-planting of approximately 527 acres of containerized longleaf pine seedlings within the Withlacoochee State Forest across Citrus and Hernando Counties. The project encompasses five separate areas, including the Citrus Tract, Two-Mile Prairie, and Croom Tracts. Planting operations are scheduled to take place between December 15, 2026, and February 28, 2027. While the Florida Forest Service provides the seedlings, the contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision. Specific planting densities are required, with the Citrus Tract targeting 726 trees per acre and the Two-Mile Prairie and Croom Tracts targeting 400 trees per acre. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by November 20, 2026. Strict quality standards apply to the planting process, including requirements for seedling verticality, plug depth, and moisture retention, with an FFS representative providing on-site supervision. Contractors must maintain all applicable insurance and adhere to federal safety requirements. Payment is generally issued within 40 calendar days following the receipt and approval of invoices, contingent upon annual appropriations. Preference in the event of a tie may be given to certified Business Enterprises or vendors with a certified drug-free workplace program.

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FY27 Loblolly Pine Hand-Planting Chocco State Forest

Solicitation # SRC0000037057

The Alabama Forestry Commission is soliciting quotes for the hand-planting of loblolly pine seedlings on approximately 35 acres of cutover tract within the Choccolocco State Forest, located in Calhoun County, Alabama. The project requires the vendor to provide both the seedlings and the labor, specifically utilizing second-generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings suitable for the Piedmont region. Planting must be executed on an 8 by 8 foot spacing, totaling 680 trees per acre, between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027. A minimum of 90 percent of seedlings must be correctly planted according to the agency's resource specifications. The use of third-party vendors or subcontractors is strictly prohibited, and the vendor is responsible for the proper care and handling of all seedlings. This solicitation is managed through the Alabama Buys portal under solicitation number SRC0000037057, with a response deadline of November 12, 2026. The contract is subject to a total cost cap of 25,000 dollars and may be renewed annually for up to five years. Awardees must comply with various state mandates, including E-Verify enrollment, Alabama tax registration, and the Beason-Hamon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Payment will be made via electronic methods such as EFT or state-issued credit cards. The State of Alabama retains the right to inspect all work after delivery to ensure satisfactory completion before final acceptance.

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FY27 Longleaf Hand-Planting Tuskegee National Forest

Solicitation # SRC0000037056

The FY27 Longleaf Hand-Planting solicitation for the Tuskegee National Forest seeks a vendor to provide labor for planting longleaf pine seedlings across approximately 35 acres in Macon County, Alabama. The project consists of two tracts, measuring 12 and 23 acres, located in portions of Section 12, T17N, R24E. The objective is to increase stocking levels by planting 222 trees per acre on a 14 by 14 foot spacing. Planting must occur between December 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027. The USFS will provide the containerized seedlings, which the vendor must pick up from the Tuskegee work center and handle with proper care to ensure plugs remain intact and moist. At least 90 percent of seedlings must be correctly planted according to the AFC resource sheet Planting Pine Seedlings. The use of third party vendors or subcontractors is strictly prohibited. This procurement is managed through the State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer via the Alabama Buys portal. The total contract cost is capped at 25,000 dollars, with a maximum total time period of five years. Awardees must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with several state requirements, including E-Verify enrollment for employees in Alabama, tax registration and remittance certification, and the submission of a Disclosure Statement. The State of Alabama is exempt from sales tax and will not provide indemnification to the supplier. Payment will be made via electronic methods such as P-cards or EFT. Final acceptance of the work is subject to a satisfactory inspection by the State of Alabama in accordance with the Universal Commerce Code.

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New Jersey Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities

Solicitation # https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/new-jersey-forest-service-urban-community-forestry-program

The New Jersey Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Green Communities is a state grant opportunity administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Falling under the environment category of the New Jersey Grants Management Office, this program is designed to support urban and community forestry initiatives throughout the state. Applications for this solicitation are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed closing date for submissions. Interested parties can find comprehensive program details and application guidelines through the official New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection website.

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

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Ponderosa Pine Harvesting and FellingThis subcontract involves professional Ponderosa Pine harvesting and felling for prime contractors on USACE timber sale projects located at Camp Navajo in Belmont, Arizona. The scope of work requires the identification of harvest trees based on specific marking guidelines, felling sawtimber with stumps cut no higher than 12 inches on the uphill side, and utilizing trees to a 6-inch top diameter inside bark. Operations must be conducted using feller bunchers and skidders to deliver timber to designated landing sites. Managed by the Department of Defense under the W076 Endist Ft Worth agency, the project falls under NAICS code 115310. Contractors are strictly required to adhere to all fire restrictions established by the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of December 9, 2026.

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Ponderosa Pine Harvesting and FellingThis subcontract involves the harvesting and felling of designated Ponderosa Pine sawtimber and non-sawtimber for prime contractors on US Army Corps of Engineers projects located at Camp Navajo in Belmont, Arizona. The scope of work includes felling trees damaged by fire, storms, or insects, as well as performing bucking and limbing. Contractors must utilize feller bunchers and skidders equipped with spark arresters to deliver processed timber ready for transport. Managed by the Department of Defense under the W076 Endist Ft Worth agency, the project requires specific personnel qualifications, including MEC awareness and Cultural Resources training. The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of December 9, 2026, falling under NAICS code 115310.

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Hazard Tree and Dead/Down Material RemovalThis subcontract for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation involves the removal of hazard trees and dead or down material. The scope of work includes the felling, yarding, and processing of standing dead or dying conifer trees, as well as moveable dead and down material. Operations will utilize manual chainsaw felling in exclusion zones and shovel logging with excavators equipped with heel racks. The contractor is responsible for sorting materials into BioChar piles and firewood decks to deliver fully cleared sites. To qualify for this project, the contractor must maintain 1 million dollars in liability insurance and ensure full compliance with NRCS standards. The solicitation was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026. This work falls under NAICS code 115310 and is performed as a subcontractor for prime contractors on reservation forestry projects.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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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 contracts in the McAllister Creek area. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 acres, divided between Unit SP-15-PCT-27 (10.33 acres) and Unit SP-16-PCT-27 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the contractor to identify and retain desirable crop trees while removing competing vegetation and shrubs. Key performance standards include strict slash management, where debris must be cleared from roadways, trails, and water sources, and pulled back four feet from ditches and streams. Stumps must be completely severed and generally maintain a height of less than five inches. Bids are due by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026, and must be physically delivered to the mailbox at the Mt Tolman Complex; electronic submissions are not permitted. A complete bid packet must include a detailed work plan, a bid evaluation form, TERO compliance and utilization forms, proof of contractor liability insurance, and a signed debarment certification. Award decisions are not based solely on the lowest price, and the Tribe reserves the right to reject any bid. Contractors must comply with the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as administered by TOSHA. A TERO contract fee of 5% applies to contracts of $5,000 or more, though TERO Title 10 certified contractors may avoid these fees. Payment is based on a per-acre bid price for accepted acreage, with 20% of each payment withheld until final acceptance. Partial payments are generally restricted to units larger than 10 acres unless weather shutdowns occur. Damage to leave trees will result in financial deductions of $3 per tree.

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Request for Expression of Interest: Support to the Implementation of National Forest Inventory (NFI) 2.0 MERANTI Project – FAO Indonesian | Indicative implementation period: 2027-2028 [email hidden]

Solicitation # 2026/FAINS/FAINS/138927

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative Office in Indonesia is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified organizations to support the implementation of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) 2.0 under the MERANTI Project. The project is scheduled for an indicative implementation period between 2027 and 2028 and focuses on large-scale forest inventory field activities across Indonesia. Key responsibilities include field data collection, team mobilization, logistics management, and coordination with government counterparts. Interested organizations must demonstrate the technical, operational, and logistical capacity to execute these activities, with a submission deadline of 19 November 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the UNGM portal and the FAO e-tendering system, requiring the completion of a mandatory questionnaire and the upload of separate technical and financial offers. Bidders must ensure that uploaded files are smaller than 5MB and avoid using special characters in file names to prevent corruption of the offer. All communications and requests for clarification must be handled through the correspondence tab of the UNGM portal. Offerors are required to certify that all mandatory documents have been submitted and that no material facts have been misrepresented in their application.

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Wildfire Fuel Management Treatment Services

Solicitation # 2026-P-03

The City of Nelson, located in British Columbia, Canada, is seeking proposals for Wildfire Fuel Management Treatment Services under solicitation number 2026-P-03. This project focuses on implementing fuel management strategies to mitigate wildfire risks within the region. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Detailed information regarding the submission process and project requirements can be accessed through the BC Bid portal.

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Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal ServicesThis subcontract for Invasive Tree and Shrub Removal Services involves performing invasive woodland species removal for prime contractors on City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation projects. The scope of work includes forestry mowing, basal bark treatment for black locust, and cut-and-treat methods specifically for honeysuckle and buckthorn. Operations are conducted using chainsaws and forestry mowers on terrain with a maximum slope grade of 40 percent, with a primary deliverable based on cleared acreage per park unit. To maintain environmental integrity, the contractor must follow strict equipment cleaning protocols to prevent the introduction of seeds. The solicitation was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed through the City of Saint Paul.

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The Topsoil and Soil Fertility Management subcontract, issued by the Sacramento County Water Resources agency in California, involves the supply and placement of topsoil. A critical requirement of the project is the submission of six soil fertility reports collected from designated zones to ensure quality and compliance. The solicitation was posted on October 29, 2024, with a response deadline of December 5, 2024. This project falls under NAICS code 115310, focusing on support activities for farming and soil management.