Notice of Cancelation.doc

This is a Notice of Solicitation Cancelation issued by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the using governmental unit for a mastication project on Sumter National Forest. The solicitation, numbered 5400028950, has been canceled effective November 12, 2025, and will be re-solicited with revised specifications. The original solicitation involved mastication services for debris removal in two distinct project areas—Long Cane and Enoree—covering approximately 9.4 miles and 11.2 miles respectively, with woody debris removal requirements for materials greater than 4 inches in diameter. The cancelation was issued due to ambiguity in the original specifications and the decision to create two separate solicitations for each project location, with the original bid submission deadline having been set for November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM and the contract term spanning from November 21, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

The original solicitation required bidders to submit proposals on a per-mile basis with a performance bond of $15,000 and operated under a budget cap of $100,000 per location, for a total potential contract value of up to $200,000. The project emphasized environmental stewardship with specific requirements to protect Red Cockaded woodpecker habitats, minimize impact on bat species through seasonal and temperature-based restrictions, and avoid damage to private property. Contractors were required to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials, with a mandatory pre-work conference involving South Carolina Forestry Commission and Sumter National Forest representatives. The procurement officer for this solicitation is Jennifer Coleman, contactable at 803-896-8836 or jcoleman@scfc.gov.