North Carolina eVP #Doc2356225481

Longleaf Pine Cone Collection Services for NC Forest Service Orchards

This opportunity is for forestry harvesting services focused on longleaf pine cone collection for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Forest Service - Contact: Tammie Taylor - Services Requested: - Pinecone collection at two orchard sites in Bladen Lakes State Forest, Elizabethtown, NC - 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 - Unique Requirements: - Mandatory registration and good standing in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Compliance with state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws - Contractor responsible for equipment and staffing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified forestry service providers.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for the NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest. The procurement involves forestry harvesting services, specifically related to longleaf pine cone harvesting. The response deadline for bids is September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond.

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