RFB11252025 For License Salvage Timber Sale

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Finance and Administration Cabinet's Division of Real Properties and the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, is seeking bids for a salvage timber sale at Frances Johnson Palk State Nature Preserve located in Pulaski County. The procurement (RFB11252025) solicits qualified vendors to remove downed timber and timber debris from approximately 168.63 acres over a two-year contract period. Bidders must participate in a mandatory site visit on either November 10 or 12, 2025, with participant sign-in required for bid consideration. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and will be publicly opened via conference call. The evaluation criteria consist of 55 points for bid amount and 45 points for prior work quality, which requires submission of three landowner references with timber harvesting experience within the past five years. Successful bidders must provide a $5,000 initial bond and an additional $10,000 bond before operations commence, and must obtain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The timber sale will require compliance with Best Management Practices, Kentucky Forest Conservation Act standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract will involve harvesting a mixed hardwood forest stand containing approximately 3,445 board feet per acre, with the harvesting plan calling for removal of 338 board feet per acre (3.3 trees per acre). The timber stand is predominantly composed of White Oak (31.1% of trees), Red Oak (26.0%), and Hickory (25.2%), with Red Oak representing the largest volume at 37.5% (1,291 board feet per acre). Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders must submit a lump sum payment proposal for all timber products, with full payment required prior to commencing logging activities. The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves retains the authority to suspend or terminate the contract for non-compliance with established guidelines.