Timber management consultant services

Greenville County is seeking a Timber Management Consultant through Request for Proposals #23095 to provide comprehensive timber management services for three solid waste landfill sites: Twin Chimneys Landfill in Honea Path, Blackberry Valley Landfill in Greenville, and Piedmont Landfill in Piedmont, South Carolina. The selected consultant must be a Certified Forester by the Society of American Foresters, responsible for managing timber on properties with over 20 years of ongoing timber management history. Deliverables include following the existing forest management plan, facilitating timber sales, and adhering to South Carolina Forestry Commission requirements. The evaluation will be based on five weighted criteria: ability to perform work, previous experience, cost, references, and responsiveness to the RFP, with each criterion scored on a 0-5 point scale. Proposals are due by March 15, 2023, at 3:00 pm via the county's online procurement portal, with an anticipated contract award on April 10, 2023, and contract negotiations scheduled from April 10-28, 2023.

The county encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) and requires vendors to comply with various state and federal regulations, including the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act. Vendors must submit annual lump sum pricing for services, a fee schedule for work outlined in the Scope of Work, and unit pricing for additional services. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and statutory worker's compensation. Vendors must provide a Statement of Qualifications including company background, qualifications, certifications, and at least three references. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the county will select a contractor based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria, with the contract potentially renewable for up to four annual terms. The timber management sites encompass significant acreage across multiple properties, with detailed land management maps indicating various forest compositions including Loblolly Pine, hardwood, and mixed forest areas.