Department of Forestry Tree Nursery General Labor

The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for general labor services at its Sussex and Augusta tree nurseries, specifically targeting the lifting season workforce requirements. This procurement opportunity (Contract ID: 6882194a1d7902e54808c47e) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive labor and supervisory personnel to support critical nursery operations. The contract will cover two jurisdictions: Alleghany County and Southampton County, with the solicitation officially posted on July 18, 2025, and proposals due by August 14, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors can anticipate that qualifications will likely include demonstrated experience in agricultural or forestry labor, ability to manage seasonal workforce demands, and capacity to provide supervised labor teams. The scope of work appears to focus on supporting the tree lifting process, which typically involves carefully extracting tree seedlings from nursery beds for potential reforestation or commercial distribution purposes.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided contract documentation. The procurement does not indicate restrictions on vendor types or outline specific organizational eligibility criteria. Additionally, no incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the solicitation. Without precise budget range specifications, potential vendors should be prepared to submit competitive pricing structures that reflect the seasonal labor requirements of tree nursery operations. The contract appears structured as a term contract, suggesting potential ongoing or recurring labor needs across the Virginia Department of Forestry's nursery facilities. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate workforce management capabilities, understanding of agricultural labor practices, and ability to efficiently support tree nursery operational requirements.