RFB07022025 License Timber Harvesting Higginson-Henry WMA

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is seeking a timber harvesting license for the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area (WMA) through a Request for Bids (RFB07022025) posted on June 20, 2025, with bids due on July 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The procurement involves timber harvesting on approximately 40 acres, including trail improvement of 4.61 miles of 15-feet wide firebreaks and invasive species removal across 125 acres. Bidders must submit three landowner references from timber harvesting projects within the past five years, with an evaluation methodology that weighs the lump sum bid amount at 55 points and prior work quality at 45 points. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, and the contract term is two years with potential renewal based on satisfactory performance. Specific restrictions include cutting periods from August 1 to March 31, and bidders must demonstrate environmental conservation capabilities and adherence to KDFWR guidelines.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The successful bidder will be required to provide two separate bonds totaling $10,000, which will be held in escrow and can be forfeited for non-compliance with contract terms. Bidders must maintain liability insurance and follow environmental best practices, protecting wildlife habitats and adhering to specific cutting and restoration guidelines. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bidder will be responsible for paying a lump sum for timber products. The procurement is managed through the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Real Properties, located in the Bush Building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Interested parties can contact Kelly Hawkins at 502-229-4366 for additional information about the timber harvesting license opportunity.