PE Timber Sale 2025 - All vendors that wish to receive email notification of bid opportuniti

The Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically the Division of Prison Enterprises, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Timber Sale at Winn Correctional Center, located in Winn Parish. The procurement involves the sale of timber in Sections 15 & 16, Township 10 North, Range 4 West, encompassing 537 clearcut sale acres and 119 thinning sale acres. The bid solicitation (RFx Number 3000025181) seeks to sell merchantable pine and hardwood timber on a per-ton, pay-as-cut basis, with the successful bidder granted 12 months to cut and remove timber. Key deliverables include a comprehensive timber harvest that targets both clearcut and thinning areas, with an emphasis on removing trees of inferior form and quality while maintaining a residual pine stand with approximately 75 square feet of basal area per acre. The bid opening is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with bids to be submitted to the Louisiana Department of Corrections in Baton Rouge. Potential bidders are required to register in LAGOV, pay an annual vendor subscription fee, and submit a completed Timber Bid Pricing Sheet detailing prices per ton for various timber products. Evaluation will likely focus on pricing, compliance with specifications, and the bidder's ability to execute the timber sale contract effectively.

Vendor participation is subject to several restrictions and requirements, including registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State for corporations and limited liability companies seeking contracts over $25,000. Bidders must provide evidence of signature authority, certify no federal suspension or debarment, and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes broad compliance and equal opportunity. Interested parties are encouraged to conduct site inspections, with required check-in at the prison's front gate and the option to schedule an appointment with the state's forestry consultant. Though a specific award value is not disclosed, the timber sale covers substantial acreage and multiple timber product categories, suggesting potential significant economic value. Bidders can obtain detailed specifications, maps, and bid documents by contacting Dylan Reames at 225-501-5700, with the state reserving the right to formally accept or reject bids within 15 days following the bid opening.