Description
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to provide hand‑picked cone‑harvesting services at the Niederhof Forestry Center in Tillman, SC. The work includes operating 65‑foot lift units, flagging selected cones, packing them into sacks and crates, and delivering the harvested product within defined harvest windows for both Loblolly and Longleaf pine orchards. The contractor must meet insurance, experience, and certification requirements and submit a single original offer by the deadline.
• Scope: Harvest ~1,800 bushels of pine cones across 59 acres using lift units and manual picking methods.
• Timeline: Offer submission by 09/18/2026, award on 09/21/2026, contract performance from early October through 12/31/2026.
• Requirements: Minimum 3 years cone‑harvesting experience, $1M+ liability insurance, vendor registration, and completion of all required certifications.