Woody Biomass Administration Services

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is seeking proposals for Woody Biomass Administration Services. The contract will oversee and administer the entire process of ecological thinning, harvesting, marketing, and sale of woody biomass to be used as off-site energy fuel. The primary locations for this work are the Warren Prairie Natural Area in Bradley and Drew Counties, and the Longview Saline Natural Area in Ashley County. Prospective contractors must be licensed as Registered Foresters in Arkansas, have experience in forest management on state-owned natural areas and pine flatwoods habitats, and have managed habitats for federally listed endangered species. The contractor will be paid a commission-based percentage of the total woody biomass sales proceeds. Proposals are due by May 6, 2021, and the contract will have an initial one-year term with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent, if any, is not specified. The pricing details and any budget ranges are also not provided in the given information. Prospective contractors will be required to submit agreement templates between the contractor, timber buyers, and timber harvesters as part of their proposal.