Latest US Timber Harvesting 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.

Sealed bid for the purchase and removal of government-owned forest products (pine and hardwood timber) located in Vernon, Sabine, and Natchitoches parishes, Louisiana. Bid opening is on August 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time at the Foresters Office, **** K Ave, Building ****, Fort Polk, Louisiana. A bid deposit of $1,**** is required for item 1. Inspection is invited between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Bidders must call 24 hours in advance to arrange an inspection. Expiration date is September 30, 2026. The sale is for a salvage contract, and volumes are not guaranteed. The successful bidder must be able to respond to harvesting notification within two weeks. Additional terms and conditions regarding bid submission, property conditions, liability, sale to employees, modification of contract, bid deposit, performance deposit, general sale terms and conditions, marking procedures, merchantability, metal contamination, commencement, schedule of harvesting, extension of time, payment, reports, inspections, order of logging, methods of logging, slash disposal, stump heights, sawmills, security, vehicle use, protection of facilities and roadways, protection of environment and cultural resources, safety regulations, fire suppression, termination for default, liquidated damages, termination for convenience, disputes clause, gratuities, and nondiscrimination in employment are included in the document.

This RFQ solicits quotes for tree cutting services on approximately 22 acres at Moody AFB. The project involves felling trees that pose safety risks for aircraft operations. Fallen trees must remain on-site. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and disposal compliant with environmental regulations and base safety protocols. A site visit is mandatory on July 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Questions must be submitted by July 16, 2025, and quotations are due by July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project is anticipated to start within 15 calendar days of award. Quoters must be registered with SAM and complete the online representation and certification in SAM. The solicitation number is FA483025Q0062. The government intends to award a single contract to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. The contract will be set aside 100% for small businesses.

Sealed bids are solicited for the purchase and removal of designated merchantable timber on approximately 141 acres located on Naval Air Station Meridian Main Base, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The sale is per unit ton. Bids are due no later than 2:30 PM CST on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and shall be submitted in paper media, in a sealed envelope or package. A public bid opening will be held at the Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division (FEAD), Public Works Building (PWD), 229 Allen Road, Building 427, Meridian, MS **** of the timber is invited between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday (legal holidays excluded). Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20% of the full bid price. The term of the contract shall be for 18 months from the date of award. Interruptions due to military operations or excessively wet soil conditions may occur during the contract period. Additional timber may be requested at the discretion of the Real Estate Contracting Officer (RECO). Payment in advance is required before the timber is released for cutting. The 20% bid deposit shall be credited as the initial payment. Additional payment will be required as accumulated harvested timber values approach 20%, 40%, and 60% of the total bid price. The successful purchaser will be required to provide a performance bond of 10% of the bid amount.

The Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan, is soliciting bids for a timber sale in the Pigeon River Country Management Unit, Otsego County. The sale involves timber on lands identified as Iced Out Aspen ****, and includes various species (mixed aspen, red maple, white pine). The advertised price is $37,386. 10. The sale area has been damaged by an ice storm and must be harvested promptly. A 12-month extension is possible for a separate contract, with a fee. A bond is required, and payment schedule details are provided. Bidders must inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs, and contract terms. Specific conditions regarding cutting, utilization, payments, transportation, operations, soil protection, and endangered species protection are outlined in the prospectus. The sale must be harvested by March 31, 2026, to qualify for a salvage extension.