Description
The State of Alabama’s 21st Century Authority is seeking a vendor to plant approximately 40 acres of recently clear‑cut timberland with second‑generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings. The contractor must supply the seedlings, perform hand‑planting at an 8’ × 8’ spacing (about 680 trees per acre), ensure at least 90 % correct planting per the agency’s resource sheet, and provide care and handling of the seedlings while in vendor custody. The planting window runs from December 1 2026 through March 1 2027, and the overall contract value cannot exceed $25,000, with a maximum term of five years. Vendor eligibility includes registration in Alabama Buys, E‑Verify compliance, and no debarment status.
• Plant ~40 ± acre tract with 2nd‑generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings (≈ 680 trees/acre).
• Vendor must supply seedlings, labor, and post‑planting care; planting dates Dec 1 2026–Mar 1 2027.
• Contract ceiling $25,000 total, renewable annually up to 5 years; vendor must meet Alabama procurement requirements (Alabama Buys registration, E‑Verify, etc.).