Tumut Log Product Harvest, Load & Haulage Services

### 🌲 Tender Overview: Tumut Log Product Harvest, Load & Haulage Services The **Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW)** is inviting proposals for the provision of log product harvesting, loading, and haulage services within the **Tumut Region**. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to secure competent contractors capable of delivering high-quality, efficient, and innovative forestry operations. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful proponents will be responsible for: * **Harvesting, Loading, and Haulage:** Services for the Softwood Products Division (SPD). * **Operational Flexibility:** The RFP allows for proposals covering individual services or integrated solutions that leverage synergies between harvesting, loading, and haulage to maximize equipment and staff utilization. * **Contract Duration:** The engagement is for a minimum of 6 years and 3 months, with an optional extension up to a maximum of 10 years. #### 🛠 Key Requirements * **Compliance:** Respondents must be a legal entity with an effective Safety Management System. * **Social Procurement:** The project is subject to the Aboriginal Procurement Policy, Shorter Payment Terms Policy, and SME Policy. Successful bidders must commit to quarterly reporting. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on financial capacity, capability, compliance, risk management, experience, price, organizational capacity, sustainability, innovation, and methodology. #### 📅 Important Dates * **Submission Deadline:** 10 July 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 21 September 2026 This opportunity is ideal for established forestry contractors looking for long-term partnerships in the Murray/Riverina region. Interested parties should review the full tender package, including site maps and rate sheets, via the NSW Tenders portal.