Choke Government Bids & RFPs

The operations on the contract issued will terminate on 12/31/2029.

The bid notice states that a ten percent (10%) of the sale value must be paid within 21 days of the sale award, and this down payment will be credited towards the first unit cut. Payment for each of the following units must be made before cutting begins in that unit.

The bid notice states that a timber sale contract for this lump sum, sealed bid timber sale will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price.

The bid notice implies that the award will be made to the esponsible bidder. Specific qualification criteria are not explicitly detailed in a separate section but are generally understood to include the ability to meet contract terms and conditions.

The bid notice mentions that cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass. It also states that if no cutting takes place, the 10% down payment will not be refunded.

The bid notice advises the bidder to inspect the sale area and mentions that a presale conference on site between the purchaser and sale administrator is required prior to beginning any operations.

The advertised price for this timber sale is $309,****.

The bid notice states that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The bid notice states that this project is estimated at $222,000.

The preferred delivery date is 120 days after the order is placed, with delivery to Fort Drum, NY.

The bid due deadline is April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The lease term is for 36 months beginning May 1, 2026, or upon award, whichever is later, through April 30, 2029. The bid notice states bid due by deadline: . . . april 30, 2026 2:00 pm cst.

Lease payments are made in advance at the beginning of each month, with the exception of September, when payment will be made no later than the 15th of the month. Late payments will incur interest in accordance with the state of Texas Prompt Payment Act. The bid notice states with the exception of september, lease payments are made in advance at beginning of each month. . . . due to fiscal year funding rollover process, payment for the month of september will be made no later than the 15th of the month.

The state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the state. The bid notice states he state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the bestinterest of the state and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the state.

By signing this bid, bidder certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the bidder, bidder qualifies as a Texas bidder as defined in title 34 TAC rule ****. The bid notice states by signing this bid, bidder certifies that if a texas address is shown as the address of the bidder, bidder qualifies as a texas bidder as defined in title 34 tac rule ****.

TPWD reserves the right of inspection and may reject location based on neighborhood crime rates and adverse building conditions, including but not limited to general cleanliness, odors, pests, insects, or other problems relating to improper extermination or any other condition that would create unsanitary or unsafe conditions. TPWD will coordinate site inspection with respondent during evaluation period if necessary. The bid notice states pwd reserves the right of inspection and may reject location based on neighborhood crime rates and adverse building conditions, including but not limited to general cleanliness, odors, pests, insects, or other problems relating to improper extermination or any other condition that would create unsanitary or unsafe conditions. tpwd will coordinate site inspection with respondent during evaluation period if necessary.