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White Mountain National Forest - Wood Pellets
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The contract involves the delivery of premium hardwood pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex in Campton, New Hampshire, under a single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type arrangement. The procurement covers a base year starting in late 2025 with three optional renewal years, with an estimated annual requirement of approximately 110 tons of pellets. Delivery is required in bulk, pumped or augured into a 30-ton silo, with a minimum order of 15 tons, and must be completed within seven days of each order. Pellets must meet strict quality standards set by the Pellet Fuels Institute, including specifications for bulk density, size, fines content, chloride levels, ash, and moisture content, ensuring high-grade fuel suitable for heating. The solicitation emphasizes a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation approach, where proposals must demonstrate technical compliance with the specified standards and delivery requirements to be considered. Pricing will be the primary factor in award determination among those proposals deemed technically acceptable, with no trade-offs between price and technical merit. The contract clauses incorporate various FAR provisions related to small business set-asides, ethics, cybersecurity, labor standards, and anti-trafficking measures, reflecting compliance with federal regulations. Offerors are required to submit detailed pricing schedules, certifications, and representations, although these sections remain unfilled in the current documentation. The delivery location, performance periods, and quality standards are clearly defined, but specific contract type details and security requirements are not explicitly stated, suggesting a firm-fixed-price arrangement with an emphasis on timely, quality delivery of high-grade wood pellets.
General Info
Contract Value
$87,450Place of Performance
Campton, NH, 03223, USASet-Aside
Awardee
MAINE ENERGY SYSTEMS LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
C1-a) Introduction – The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting bids for the delivery of premium grade hardwood
pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex located at 71 White Mountain Drive,
Campton, NH 03223.
C1-b) Description of Work – Delivery is bulk and requires the pellets to be pumped or augured into the 30 ton
capacity silo from the truck. Orders will be placed when needed throughout the season and shall be for a
minimum of 15 tons per order. Delivery shall be completed within 7 days after the receipt of the order. Since
loads are based on bulk truck delivery payment will be made based on actual amount delivered. Contract will
be for 1 base year and 3 optional years. It is estimated that 110 tons of pellets will be required for each
heating season.
C1-c) Project Location – White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex is located at 71 White
Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223.
C1-d) Period of Performance – Contract will be for 1 base year and 3 optional years.
Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting
Jessica Hill at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, New Hampshire,
+1 (555) 000-0000.
Specifications:
All pellets shall meet Pellet Fuels Institute Premium Grade Standards.
Bulk Density: Consistent hardness and energy content, minimum of 40 lbs to 46 lbs/cubic foot.
Diameter: Length (1.5” maximum) and diameter (.25” x .285”) to assure predictable fuel amounts and
to prevent jams in the fuel auguring system.
Length: The bulk delivery shall not have more than 1% pellets larger than 1.5”.
Fines: <0.50% fines
Chlorides: Limited salt content, no more than 300 PPM to avoid the potential of causing equipment to
rust.
Ash Content: Inorganic ash content shall not exceed 1%.
Moisture Content: Moisture content shall not exceed 8%.
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