Timber Harvesting Government Bids & RFPs

Bids must be received by 1:00 p. m. on October 14, 2026. bids will be received until 1: 00 p. m. october 14, 2026

Payment for stumpage is due at contract execution. this must be paid at the time of contract execution.

Evaluation criteria include bid amount (75 points), prior harvesting evaluations (15 points), ability to perform contract requirements (5 points), and equipment (5 points). bid amount 75 75 . total score 100 100

Bidders must provide crew names and references on Exhibit III. the names and references of each member of the crew that will be working on state forest grounds will be reviewed and evaluated.

Cutting trees with blue paint is a violation with penalty of three times market value. this will carry a penalty of three 3 times the market value of the damaged tree.

Disqualification can occur for collusion, unsatisfactory performance, or irregularities. evidence of collusion among bidders and unsatisfactory performance record of a bidder

A ten percent (10%) of the sale value must be paid within 21 days of the sale award. a ten percent 10 of the sale value must be paid within 21 days of the sale award.

The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price. a timber sale contract for this mixed, sealed bid timber sale will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price.

Cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass. cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass.

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

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

The timber sale contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price. 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.

Cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass. cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass.

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

If no cutting takes place, the 10 down payment will not be refunded. if no cutting takes place, the 10 down payment will not be refunded.

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