Invitation for Bids, Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, Texas, Pay-As-Cut Contract
ID: DACA63-9-25-0518Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Logging (113310)

PSC

AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS (1740)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ed51fa6c1b74480aba5ce9a53e4ffdcc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is inviting bids for the sale of government-owned forest products at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas. This opportunity involves the purchase and removal of timber from approximately 378 acres, including significant quantities of pine and hardwood sawtimber and pulpwood, with strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations during the harvesting process. The successful bidder will be responsible for all expenses related to the timber harvest, which must be completed by December 31, 2026, and is required to submit a sealed bid along with a deposit of $45,000 by the deadline of July 24, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Corey Walk at corey.d.walk@usace.army.mil or Greg Kelley at gregory.a.kelley5.civ@army.mil.

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    IFB_DACA63-9-25-0518_PAY-AS-CUT.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the sale of government-owned forest products located at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas. The bid covers approximately 378 acres of timber, including 12,436 tons of pine sawtimber, 2,807 tons of pine pulpwood, 1,210 tons of hardwood sawtimber, and 1,476 tons of hardwood pulpwood. Bidders must submit their sealed proposals by July 24, 2025, with a required deposit of $45,000. The sale includes strict guidelines on timber harvesting practices ensuring environmental protection, safety, and compliance with federal regulations. Notably, the purchaser is responsible for all related expenses, including timely harvest completion by December 31, 2026, while adhering to specific logging methods to promote tree regeneration and minimize damage to the ecosystem. The document outlines the legal responsibilities of bidders and the repercussions of non-compliance, including potential liquidated damages. The bid invitation emphasizes the need for thorough property inspection and adherence to safety regulations, ensuring the effective management of the timber sale initiative to support sustainable forestry practices.
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