Seedling Lift and Pack Service at Claridge Nursery for NC Forestry Service

The North Carolina Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), NC Forest Service (NCFS) requires the services of a contractor to provide labor for lifting and packing containerized seedlings and bare root seedlings at the Claridge State Nursery/Goldsboro Forestry Center. The contract term will be for three years, and the contractor will be required to pack a minimum of 600 bags and boxes per 8-hour workday. The contractor will also be required to attend a one-day training session prior to the start of the contract. • The contractor will be responsible for lifting and packing seedlings for shipping. • The contractor will be required to report for work with adequate personnel to perform the job at the scheduled time throughout the contract period. • The contractor will be paid based on the total number of bags and boxes packed weekly at the approved rate by species. • The contractor will be required to invoice the State for services performed, and payment will be made upon receipt of an itemized invoice and verification of performance. • The contractor will be required to comply with all requirements and specifications outlined in the IFB, including those related to pricing, financial stability, and HUB participation.