Biomass Government Bids & RFPs

All work under this RFP must be complete by June 30, 2029.

A 10% retainer will be withheld from each payment until the project is satisfactorily completed, closed out, and rehabilitated. Payments are contingent upon receipt of an invoice and certification of satisfactory completion. Contractor may submit a maximum of two invoices per payment unit.

Proposals will be evaluated on partnership, technical capability, cost reasonableness, and availability. The lowest bid does not necessarily get awarded the contract.

Contractors must have a proven track record of successful completion of similar projects within the past five years, possess all necessary licenses, and have the machinery and workforce to perform woody biomass reduction, removal, and/or hauling services.

If any amount of forest products that contractor was required to remove remain on site after the removal deadline, **** per day will be subtracted from the retainer until all forest products are removed.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. RSVP is required by July 1, 2026.

Submissions are due no later than July 1, 2026, at 5pm eastern time. Submissions are due no later than july 1, 2026, at 5pm eastern time.

A ten percent 10 of the sale value must be paid within 21 days of the sale award. The 10 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.

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.

If purchasers operations have cut or damaged special protection trees through carelessness, the purchaser shall pay 100 as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages for each special protection tree cut or damaged.

The bidder is advised to inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs and contract terms of proposed sales.

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Felled trees have 60 days to be removed from Camp Navajo unless written authorization is granted from the installation forester or representative. The contract expiration date is December 31, 2028.

Inspections are invited between 8:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. , Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays. Bidders are required to call 24 hours in advance of desired time of inspection. Arrange all inspections with Mr. Nick Kainrath, Forester, Camp Navajo, Arizona, telephone number 602 206 ****.