North Carolina eVP #10-IFB-2356225481-TT

Solicitation for Pinecone Collection Services at Bladen Lakes State Forest

This opportunity from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service, seeks contractors for pinecone collection services at Bladen Lakes State Forest, Elizabethtown, NC. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service - Contact: Tammie Taylor - Scope of Work: - Collection of longleaf pine cones at two orchard sites - Site 1: 32 acres, approx. 2,500 bushels - Site 2: 20 acres, approx. 1,500 bushels - Contractor must provide 4 four-wheel-drive lifts with 60-foot working height - Collection by hand or clippers; cones placed in bags by family number - Minimize tree and limb damage; cones must be free of debris - Payment is cost per bushel, invoiced weekly - Products/Services Requested: - Pinecone collection services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - Equipment: Four lifts with 60-foot working height (OEMs not specified) - Unique Requirements: - Contractor responsible for equipment and staffing - Compliance with state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws - Vendors must be registered with the NC Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for the NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest. The procurement involves forestry harvesting services specifically related to longleaf pine cone collection. The contract is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service. Bids are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, with a bid opening date of September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

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