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NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 23, 2026·Posted Aug 26, 2026

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This solicitation seeks a contractor to perform longleaf pine cone collection at two orchard sites in Bladen County, NC.
Bids are due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with a non-mandatory site visit held September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.
The contractor will be paid on a cost-per-bushel basis, with approximately 3,000 total bushels estimated for collection.
Site 1 (Longleaf Orchard – Expansion) covers about 32 acres/481 trees with an estimated 2,500 bushels, while Site 2 (Briar Branch) covers about 20 acres/433 trees with an estimated 1,500 bushels.
The contractor must furnish and operate four 4-wheel-drive lifts capable of at least 60 feet working height, with additional lifts possibly required at contractor expense.
Cone collection must be performed by hand or clippers, sorted by family number, kept free of debris, and completed before cones open.
The contract runs from the Effective Date through November 25, 2026.
The issuing agency is the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services – Forest Service, procured via Invitation for Bid (IFB).
Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool; late bids will not be accepted.
Requirement: Vendor must complete ATTACHMENT F: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION certifying financial stability.
Requirement: Vendor must submit at least three references using ATTACHMENT D: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM.
Requirement: Prior to contract execution, the awarded vendor must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State.

Pre-bid: Sep 9
Term: The Contract term shall…
Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Documents: 1 file

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Contact the buyer

Tammie Taylor

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

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Duration

The Contract term shall begin on the date of the final Contract execution (the Effective Date) through November 25, 2026.

What this bid is asking for

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Provide four 4-wheel-drive lifts (60+ ft working height) and a job foreman to hand-collect longleaf pine cones at two Bladen County orchard sites.
Sort and bag cones by family number, keep them free of debris, and avoid tree/limb damage during collection.
Complete cone harvest before natural cone opening, invoicing weekly on a cost-per-bushel basis for an estimated 3,000 bushels.
Submit required attachments including pricing form, customer references, financial condition certification, and worker location form.
Register with the NC Secretary of State within 10 business days of award notification if selected.

Posted Scope of Work

NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor must furnish and operate four 4-wheel-drive lifts with at least 60 feet working height to collect cones from approximately 481 trees on 32 acres at Site 1 and 433 trees on 20 acres at Site 2 in Elizabethtown, NC. Cones must be collected by hand or clippers, sorted and bagged by family number, kept free of debris and pine straw, and gathered before cone opening while minimizing tree and limb damage. The contractor must furnish an English/crew-language-speaking job foreman on site, is responsible for immobilized equipment (with a $100 charge for lifts stuck outside designated driving areas), and must invoice the Contract Administrator weekly.

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How is the contractor paid for this work?

The contractor will be paid on a cost per bushel collected, based on performance of work specifications, with approximately 3,000 bushels estimated to be collected across both sites.

Is a site visit required before bidding?

A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET at 1200 Sweet Home Church Road, Elizabethtown, NC, and vendors are urged and cautioned to attend.

What equipment must the contractor provide?

The contractor must furnish and operate four 4-wheel-drive lifts with a working height of at least 60 feet, with NCFS reserving the right to require additional lifts at the contractor's expense.

When does the contract end?

The contract term runs from the Effective Date through November 25, 2026.

How must bids be submitted?

Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool by September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, and late bids will not be opened or considered.

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NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

12days left

Due Sep 23, 2026·Posted Aug 26, 2026

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AI takeaways

This solicitation seeks a contractor to perform longleaf pine cone collection at two orchard sites in Bladen County, NC.
Bids are due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with a non-mandatory site visit held September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.
The contractor will be paid on a cost-per-bushel basis, with approximately 3,000 total bushels estimated for collection.
Site 1 (Longleaf Orchard – Expansion) covers about 32 acres/481 trees with an estimated 2,500 bushels, while Site 2 (Briar Branch) covers about 20 acres/433 trees with an estimated 1,500 bushels.
The contractor must furnish and operate four 4-wheel-drive lifts capable of at least 60 feet working height, with additional lifts possibly required at contractor expense.
Cone collection must be performed by hand or clippers, sorted by family number, kept free of debris, and completed before cones open.
The contract runs from the Effective Date through November 25, 2026.
The issuing agency is the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services – Forest Service, procured via Invitation for Bid (IFB).
Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool; late bids will not be accepted.
Requirement: Vendor must complete ATTACHMENT F: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION certifying financial stability.
Requirement: Vendor must submit at least three references using ATTACHMENT D: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM.
Requirement: Prior to contract execution, the awarded vendor must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State.

Pre-bid: Sep 9
Term: The Contract term shall…
Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Tammie Taylor

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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Solicitation

ff438c52-61a1-f111-b8dc-001dd80bcb64

Doc2356225481

Method

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Duration

The Contract term shall begin on the date of the final Contract execution (the Effective Date) through November 25, 2026.

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide four 4-wheel-drive lifts (60+ ft working height) and a job foreman to hand-collect longleaf pine cones at two Bladen County orchard sites.
Sort and bag cones by family number, keep them free of debris, and avoid tree/limb damage during collection.
Complete cone harvest before natural cone opening, invoicing weekly on a cost-per-bushel basis for an estimated 3,000 bushels.
Submit required attachments including pricing form, customer references, financial condition certification, and worker location form.
Register with the NC Secretary of State within 10 business days of award notification if selected.

Posted Scope of Work

NCFS-TIE 2026 Longleaf Pine Cone Harvest

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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How is the contractor paid for this work?

The contractor will be paid on a cost per bushel collected, based on performance of work specifications, with approximately 3,000 bushels estimated to be collected across both sites.

Is a site visit required before bidding?

A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET at 1200 Sweet Home Church Road, Elizabethtown, NC, and vendors are urged and cautioned to attend.

What equipment must the contractor provide?

The contractor must furnish and operate four 4-wheel-drive lifts with a working height of at least 60 feet, with NCFS reserving the right to require additional lifts at the contractor's expense.

When does the contract end?

The contract term runs from the Effective Date through November 25, 2026.

How must bids be submitted?

Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool by September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, and late bids will not be opened or considered.

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