Timber Sale Hill Farm Research Station

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking bids for the sale of timber on the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA. The sale includes the removal and/or thinning of pine sawtimber, chip/saw, and pulpwood in three designated sale areas. The contract will be for one year from the date of acceptance, with an option for a 30-day extension due to adverse weather conditions. The successful bidder will be required to purchase and maintain insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and labor practices. Some key points about the job and scope-of-work include: • The sale areas include Tract A (17 acres, clearcut), Tract B (42 acres, clearcut), and Tract C (94 acres, thinning) • The estimated total weight of potential products from the three tracts is 31,374 tons • The successful bidder will be required to remove the timber and pay the university for the harvested products on a "pay as cut" basis • The contract will include provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination • The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities