Description
This solicitation issues a competitive sealed‑bid contract for the salvage removal of government‑owned timber (both pine and hardwood) from the Wright Patman Lake project area in Texas. The contractor will be paid on a unit‑price basis for each timber category harvested, must adhere to strict environmental and safety controls, provide weekly harvest reports, and complete all removal by 31 December 2027.
• Timber quantities are estimated at roughly 6,000 tons across six categories (pine sawtimber, pulpwood, chip‑n‑saw, hardwood sawtimber, pallet, and pulpwood).
• Contractor must submit a $1,000 bid deposit, may provide a performance bond, and must comply with Texas Forest Service BMPs, OSHA safety standards, and site‑specific restoration requirements (water‑bars, berms, road repair).
• Inspection is mandatory; site visits can be arranged 8 AM‑4 PM weekdays with 24‑hour notice. Weekly reporting of volume harvested with supporting weight tickets is required.