Latest US Wood Protection Contracts & Bids

Sealed bid for the purchase and removal of government-owned forest products (pine timber). Bid opening is on August 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time at the Foresters Office, **** K Ave, Building ****, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of $15,000 for item 1 and $5,000 for item 2. Inspection is invited between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Contact Mr. Chad Tilley, Installation Forester, at **** for inspection arrangements. The sale includes two items: Item 1 (Cold Springs 1 & 2 training areas) involves thinning of loblolly pine forest, and Item 2 (Mill Creek 3 & 4 training areas) involves clearcutting of mixed loblolly/longleaf pine forest. Estimated volumes are 45,376 tons of pulpwood for Item 1 and **** tons of pulpwood and 1,**** tons of sawtimber for Item 2. Detailed terms and conditions regarding harvesting, environmental considerations, safety regulations, and dispute resolution are included in the notice. Expiration date is September 30, 2026.

The National Park Service, Denver Service Center, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services at Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The project involves stabilizing terraces and graves, and Mint Spring Bayou. The RFP will be issued electronically via SAM. gov in August/September 2025. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM and a valid UEI number. The anticipated period of performance is 548 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are anticipated after issuance of the formal RFP and prior to the proposal due date. The project is currently unfunded, but funding is expected. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to requirements and represents the best value to the government, considering technical, past performance, and price factors. Evaluation will use the best value continuum tradeoff process.

Bid for timber harvesting in Manchester State Forest. Bids will open on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, at 11 am. Bids can be mailed, hand-delivered, or emailed. Correspondence must reference bid on forest products sale MSF 645 adv TS 26 and be in the form of a blended, per ton price for all forest products. Payment of the performance bond and advance is due within ten (10) days of notification of forestry commission approval. The sale is located in Sumter County at Manchester State Forest. Approximate total tons: **** bond: $5,**** required at contract: $20,**** acres to be harvested: 254. Sale ending date: August 1, 2026. A pre-logging conference must be scheduled between the state forest assistant director, the buyer, and a representative of the logger. Successful bidder must comply with the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act, ****, by signing a form as part of the contract. Proof of commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000) with SCFC named as coinsured, and proof of workers compensation insurance is required before a contract can be signed. Contractors shall follow OSHA safety regulations and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as EPA worker protection standards and the Migrant and Seasonal Workers Protection Act, if applicable. All work must adhere to SCFC BMP standards. A mandatory courtesy BMP exam from the SCFC BMP forester is required on this site. At least one responsible person on the logging crew must be a graduate of the South Carolina Timber Operations Professional program, or an equivalent program. The buyer is responsible for obtaining all necessary state and local permits and permission from DOT and any other pertinent entities prior to utilizing any state or local highway road or any other shoulder right of way associated with this tract. The buyer will also be responsible for performing all road work necessary to ensure safe operation of 18-wheel logging trucks.

The sale of timber in the Muddy Paws Pine area in Manistee County, Michigan, is being conducted by the Department of Natural Resources. Bidders are required to inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. A bond of 6,**** is required. A 10% down payment is due within 21 days of the sale award, and the remaining payment is due according to a schedule. Cutting operations must comply with specific conditions, including chipping requirements, stump heights, protection of special trees, and restrictions on new roads and snowmobile trail usage. The sale is scheduled for 4:00 PM local time on July 17, 2025. The contract will terminate on ****.