INVITATION FOR BIDS, LUMP SUM TIMBER CONTRACT; RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT, TEXAS
ID: DACA63-9-24-0536Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

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Logging (113310)

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AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS (1740)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is inviting bids for a lump sum timber contract at the Red River Army Depot in Texas. This procurement involves the sale and removal of government-owned forest products, specifically an estimated 8,571 tons of pine sawtimber, 3,968 tons of pine pulpwood, 1,322 tons of hardwood sawtimber, and 2,879 tons of hardwood pulpwood across a 650-acre area. The initiative aims to sustainably manage federal resources while providing business opportunities in natural resource harvesting. Bids are due by 10:00 AM local time on 16 October 2024, with a required bid deposit of $70,000, and full payment due by 1 July 2025. Interested parties can contact Corey Walk at corey.d.walk@usace.army.mil or Greg Kelley at gregory.a.kelley5.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    The document serves as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the sale of government-owned forest products, specifically timber at the Red River Army Depot, Texas. The bid, identified as DACA63-9-24-0536, is set to be opened on 16 October 2024, with a required bid deposit of $70,000. Inspections of the timber property are encouraged prior to bidding, and bidders must certify their small business status. The sale includes an estimated 8,571 tons of pine sawtimber, 3,968 tons of pine pulpwood, 1,322 tons of hardwood sawtimber, and 2,879 tons of hardwood pulpwood across a 650-acre area. Bidders are obligated to follow specified conditions regarding harvesting, liability for damages, and environmental protections during operations. The bidding process allows for governmental scrutiny to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards. Payments must be made in full by 1 July 2025, and the timber removal must be completed by 31 December 2025. Failure to meet the contract's requirements can result in liquidated damages. This initiative reflects the government’s approach to managing and utilizing federal resources sustainably while providing opportunities for business engagement in natural resource harvesting.
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