Ethan_Allen_Firing_Range_Standing_Timber_Sale
ID: DACA65-B-25-05Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23510-1096, USA

NAICS

Logging (113310)

PSC

LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS (5510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0e43af4b105046108e1293354e450ea7/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering a federal contract for the sale of standing timber at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. This opportunity encompasses approximately 48 acres of timber, including various species such as white pine, red oak, and paper birch, with specific volume measurements outlined for each type. The successful bidder will be required to complete all harvesting operations by March 1, 2026, and final site rehabilitation by June 30, 2026, while adhering to strict environmental and operational guidelines, including a prohibition on tree cutting from April to October. Interested parties must submit sealed bids by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, along with a 20% deposit of the total bid amount, and can contact Andrew Willey at andrew.g.willey@usace.army.mil or by phone at 757-201-7804 for further information.

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    Andrew Willey
    (757) 201-7804
    andrew.g.willey@usace.army.mil
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    Ethan_Allen(B-25-05)IFB_9Jan2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for the sale of government-owned timber from the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Vermont, as outlined in Invitation Number DACA65-B-25-05. Bidders must submit sealed bids by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, along with a deposit of 20% of the total bid amount. The sale encompasses approximately 48 acres and includes various types of timber, such as white pine, red oak, and paper birch, with specific volume measurements indicated. Successful bidders must adhere to strict conditions regarding harvesting procedures, environmental protection, and payment schedules. The contract requires completion of harvesting by March 1, 2026, and rehabilitation by June 30, 2026, with certain operational limitations in place, such as no cutting between April and October. The document emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, safety protocols, and the importance of inspections prior to bidding. These measures aim to guarantee responsible forest management and the procurement process aligns with government procurement standards.
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