FY27 Loblolly Pine Hand-Planting Chocco State Forest

The Alabama Forestry Commission is soliciting bids for hand-planting loblolly pine seedlings across 35 acres at Choccolocco State Forest in Calhoun County, Alabama, with bids due November 2, 2026 and planting to occur between December 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.

The vendor must provide 2nd Generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings suitable for Piedmont conditions and complete planting labor. Seedlings are to be planted on 8-foot by 8-foot spacing at 680 trees per acre. At least 90 percent of seedlings must be correctly planted per the Alabama Forestry Commission's "Planting Pine Seedlings" resource sheet. The vendor is responsible for proper care and handling of seedlings while in their custody.

The total contract cost does not exceed $25,000. The contract term runs up to five years from the effective date and may be renewed annually by written agreement of both parties. Price escalation requests may be considered during contract performance if material or labor costs increase significantly through no fault of the vendor, provided supporting documentation is submitted and increases do not exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost.

Vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state requirements, including E-Verify enrollment verification for suppliers employing workers in Alabama, sales tax exemption documentation, foreign corporation registration if applicable, and disclosure statements. The State of Alabama reserves the right to conduct price reasonableness and cost realism analysis on all bids. Disputes are resolved through negotiation and non-binding alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery, Alabama, and the contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery.