South Carolina Forestry Commission - Timber Sale FM 012 ADV TS 27 Weather Station - Francis Marion Forest
South Carolina Forestry Commission | State of South CarolinaState · Columbia, SC- Due
- Sep 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- John Bryan
- (803) 494-8196
The 30-second brief
The South Carolina Forestry Commission invites bids for timber sale FM 012 ADV TS 27 Weather Station in Francis Marion National Forest, Berkeley County, SW of Lotti Road and Highway 41. The sale consists of one unit covering approximately 135 acres with an estimated 7,786 pine tons available for harvest. Operations include operator-select first thin from below using rubber-tired equipment under dry weather logging conditions. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 11 AM and must include a per-unit price for all pine products and hardwood products, submitted via mail, hand delivery, or email to [email protected]. A performance bond of $15,000 is required at contract signing alongside commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and workers' compensation insurance. Site restrictions include Wahee and Craven soil types with seasonal wetness, equipment cleaning for invasive plants, visual impact mitigation, Palmetto Trail buffers, and Red-Cockaded Woodpecker nesting protections.
7, 786 Pine Tons, ~135 ac. timber harvest
Per-unit price
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Summary
The South Carolina Forestry Commission invites bids for timber sale FM 012 ADV TS 27 Weather Station in Francis Marion National Forest, Berkeley County, SW of Lotti Road and Highway 41.
The sale consists of one unit covering approximately 135 acres with an estimated 7,786 pine tons available for harvest. Operations include operator-select first thin from below using rubber-tired equipment under dry weather logging conditions. Bids are due by September 10, 2026, at 11 AM and must include a per-unit price for all pine products and hardwood products, submitted via mail, hand delivery, or email to [email protected]. A performance bond of $15,000 is required at contract signing alongside commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and workers' compensation insurance. Site restrictions include Wahee and Craven soil types with seasonal wetness, equipment cleaning for invasive plants, visual impact mitigation, Palmetto Trail buffers, and Red-Cockaded Woodpecker nesting protections.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Per-unit price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- 7
- 786 Pine Tons
- ~135 ac. timber harvest
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act form
- Proof of commercial general liability insurance
- Proof of workers compensation insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Berkeley County, South Carolina
- Reported agency
- South Carolina Forestry Commission
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from South Carolina Forestry Commission | State of South Carolina?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact John Bryan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including South Carolina Forestry Commission | State of South Carolina in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is John Bryan at (803) 494-8196. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 7, 786 Pine Tons, ~135 ac. timber harvest. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Per-unit price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from South Carolina Forestry Commission | State of South Carolina?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act form, proof of commercial general liability insurance, proof of workers compensation insurance. Review the full document from South Carolina Forestry Commission | State of South Carolina for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Berkeley County, South Carolina. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.