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Oklahoma Department of Agriculture seeks pine seed cone harvest services at FTIC Idabel

• The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), Forest Regeneration Center, is seeking bids for pine seed cone harvest services at the Forest Tree Improvement Center (FTIC) in Idabel, Oklahoma.
• The contract covers the picking and collection of up to 500 bushels of Loblolly, Shortleaf, and Virginia Pine cones.
  • Services include use of boom lifts, protection of trees, cleaning between tree families to prevent seed mixing, and transporting cones to the forestry building.
  • Vendors must provide all labor, comply with safety and operational procedures, and ensure all workers are registered with OMES prior to award.
• No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial product vendors are named in the solicitation.
• The work is supervised by Forestry Staff and must be performed Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
• The contract term is 90 days, with work expected to occur within a defined October window.
• Notable requirements include strict adherence to safety, operational procedures, and tree protection measures.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Department of Agriculture for services to collect pinecone seed at the Forest Tree Improvement Center (FTIC) in Idabel, Oklahoma. The procurement is an invitation to bid for the collection of pinecones at the FTIC Seed Orchard in Idabel. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a response due date of July 21, 2026. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Tricia Braden.

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