JW Toumey R9 Seedling Shipment

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Background The USDA Forest Service is issuing solicitation number 12444526Q0008 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the JW Toumey R9 Seedling Shipment. The goal of this contract is to facilitate the delivery of tree seedlings from JW Toumey Nursery to National Forests located in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns and aims to ensure timely transportation of seedlings during critical planting seasons. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the pick-up, transportation, and delivery of 24-28 truckloads of seedlings from JW Toumey Nursery in Watersmeet, MI to various cooler sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Deliveries are expected to occur primarily between March 15 and November 15, with the majority planned from April to June. Specific details include: - Delivery of 24-28 truckloads of seedlings. - Use of drop trailers for enhanced cooler capacity or emergency situations. - Estimated first four truckloads to be transported in early April 2026. - Flexibility in delivery schedules is crucial due to potential weather variations. - Bidder must provide information about carriers planned for use and ensure availability of trucks and trailers as needed. Period of Performance 03/15/2026 to 03/14/2027 Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to National Forests located in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.