CONE HARVESTING SERVICES

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a qualified contractor to harvest pine cones from several pine plantations at the Niederhof Forestry Center in Tillman, SC. The work involves hand‑harvesting or using 65‑foot lift units, sorting and packaging cones by selection, and delivering them within a defined harvest window. Payments will be made on a per‑bushel basis, with no overall contract ceiling disclosed. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, demonstrate at least three years of cone‑harvesting experience, and comply with state labor and safety regulations. • Harvest up to ~1,800 bushels from coastal and Piedmont loblolly pine and longleaf pine stands. • Required equipment: 65‑ft lift units, hand‑held clippers, SCFC‑provided sacks/crates flagged by selection color. • Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (approximately three months). • Mandatory vendor registration and a site‑visit (20‑21 Aug) are recommended but not required.