Timber Sale Black River Hinds Canada Mea

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is issuing a Solicitation for the sale of timber from the Hinds Canada and Mead Tracts at the Black River State Park. The purpose of this timber sale and harvest operation is to advance the restoration process of approximately 565 acres across the two tracts. The Solicitation outlines the sale specifics, including estimated volumes, third-row thinning requirements, and designated patch clearcuts. Bidders are required to submit their bids by September 18, 2024, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 12, 2024. The resulting contract will be for one year, with a potential extension due to inclement weather. Bidders must submit their bids based on a per-ton price for separate pine products, including pine pulpwood, chip-n-saw, and sawtimber, as well as a per-ton price for fuel chips. The contract will be awarded to the highest responsible and responsive bidder(s).

The Solicitation includes provisions related to cultural resource protection, best management practices, and post-harvest operations. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Solicitation does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges.