Description
The Alabama 21st Century Authority (Dept. of Finance) seeks a vendor to hand‑plant loblolly pine seedlings on a 40‑acre cutover tract. The contractor must supply second‑generation bareroot loblolly pine seedlings, provide all planting labor, and handle seedling care while in custody. Planting must occur between December 1 2026 and March 1 2027, with a minimum 90 % planting accuracy per the agency’s resource sheet. The contract is a Quick Quote limited to a $25,000 ceiling and may be renewed annually for up to five years.
• Provide ~27,200 loblolly pine seedlings (680 per acre) and all associated planting labor.
• Ensure at least 90 % of seedlings are correctly planted according to AFC guidelines.
• Deliver seedlings and perform planting within the Dec 1 2026 – Mar 1 2027 window; care for seedlings while in vendor custody.
• All work must be performed on the designated 40 ± acre site in Alabama.