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The East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is requesting quotations for Laerdal and Pocket Nurse simulation supplies. Bids must be received by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The preferred method of submission is via mail to the address provided. Electronic submissions via email are also accepted. The bid is subject to minimum general bid conditions, purchasing policies, and procedures. The university is exempt from state, federal, and local taxes. Quotes must be F. O. B. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. Minimum terms are net 30 days. Prepayment or deposits are not allowed. The quotation must be typewritten or in ink. Additional documents, such as a completed vendor application, may be required. The university prefers to pay by direct deposit. The successful proposer will be asked to provide the needed information for direct deposit.

The timber sale prospectus for the Dry Pancake Pine sale, located in the Gwinn mgmt unit, Marquette County, Michigan, is scheduled for October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. Access may be through private or other public land. A bond of $10,**** is required. Payment schedule details are provided, including a 10% down payment within 21 days of the sale award. Further payment installments are due before cutting begins in each unit. Operations will terminate on **** conditions regarding timber specifications, clearcut units, stump heights, chipping, transportation, road construction, road closure, soil protection, and reforestation are outlined. A presale conference is required prior to beginning any operations. The purchaser is responsible for posting and maintaining caution signs on specified roads.

The timber sale prospectus for Mjr Pine Grove ****, located in Montcalm County, Michigan, will take place on October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. Access may be through private or other public land. A bond of $1,**** is required to insure faithful performance. A 10% down payment is due within 21 days of the sale award, and the remainder is due before cutting begins. Specific conditions include timber specifications, stump heights, transportation, road maintenance, access, operations, safety, and fire prevention. A presale and postsale conference is required. The sale is not certified to FSC or SFI standards.

The timber sale prospectus for the Houtes Spur Red Eye sale (****) in Menominee County, Michigan, is advertised. The sale includes various timber products (sawtimber, pulpwood) with specific species and estimated volumes. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. Payment units 1, 2, 3, and 6 are restricted from April 15 to July 15 due to bark slippage and oak wilt restrictions. Road work is required by the purchaser. A bond is required, and a payment schedule is outlined. The sale will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price. The total estimated sale volume is 1,455 cords, plus or minus 193 cords at the 95 confidence level. There are specific conditions regarding timber specifications, payments, transportation, operations, safety, and fire prevention. Modifications to the contract may be possible if oak wilt is identified.

The timber sale prospectus for the Z1 Aspen sale, scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time in Escanaba mgmt unit, Gladstone, MI, details the sale of timber on specific lands in Menominee County. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. Payment units have restrictions on cutting times due to bark restrictions and potential oak wilt. A bond and payment schedule are required, including a 10% down payment within 21 days of the sale award. The contract will terminate on 09302028. The sale specifications include clearcut units, cut tree marked units, hazard trees near roads, skidding restrictions, and potential modifications due to oak wilt.