DEBT26*386668 AL 21st Century - Tree Planting

The Alabama 21st Century Authority (Department of Finance) is seeking bids for tree planting services on a 40-acre cutover tract, with proposals due October 20, 2026.

The scope encompasses all tree planting operations on land clearcut in late 2025 and site-prep sprayed with herbicide in late September 2026. Work must be completed during the winter planting season and includes seedling procurement, planting, post-planting care, and site preparation. The contractor is responsible for establishing a successful forest stand and achieving specified seedling survival rates, typically 85 to 90 percent at established measurement intervals.

Bidders must demonstrate experience in large-scale reforestation projects and provide references for similar work. Compensation is structured on cost-per-acre-planted or other unit-pricing mechanisms. The contract may require performance bonds and quality assurance inspections to verify survival-rate benchmarks.

Site visits are available to prospective bidders. A pre-bid meeting or conference may be scheduled to address contractor questions and clarify specifications. The project is funded through state forestry and natural resource development funds.