Log Product Haulage and Load – Bathurst Management Areas

### 🌲 Opportunity Overview The **Forestry Corporation of NSW** is seeking proposals for the provision of log product loading and haulage services within the **Bathurst Management Area**. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Softwood Products Division (SPD) to secure a competent provider for a long-term contract commencing in October 2026. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work The contract involves two primary components: one haulage parcel and one loading parcel. Bidders must submit proposals for full parcels, as partial responses will not be accepted. The estimated annual workload includes approximately **280,000 tonnes** of logs to be loaded and hauled, representing roughly **22.3 million tonne/kilometres (tkm)** per annum. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Legal Entity:** Respondents must be appropriate legal entities. * **Social Procurement:** Compliance with the Aboriginal Procurement Policy, SME Policy, and Shorter Payment Terms Policy is mandatory, including quarterly reporting. * **Documentation:** Completion of specific schedules and rate sheets is required for eligibility. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on capability, financial capacity, risk management, price, sustainability, and innovation. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 16 February 2026 * **Closing Date:** 27 March 2026, 3:00 PM * **Contract Term:** 4 years and 9 months, concluding in October 2031. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Log haulage, timber transport, forestry services, Bathurst, NSW Forestry, log loading, softwood products, heavy vehicle transport, agricultural logistics.