How to bid on State Forest Tree Planting for Virginia Forestry

What the Department of Forestry is buying

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking tree planting services for the 2027 planting season on state forests and state-owned lands. Work sites are in Buckingham, Essex, Lancaster, Cumberland, King & Queen, Rockbridge, Prince Edward, and Nottoway counties.

This is an invitation for bids (IFB). A contractor able to provide tree planting services across the listed locations may find the opportunity relevant.

Deadline and what to do before it

The solicitation was published October 2, 2026. Bids are due November 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

Plan to submit through eVA before the deadline. Check the posting for the submission instructions and allow time to complete the response.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a business that provides tree planting services and can assess work across the listed state forests and state-owned locations. The listed category is environmental.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, by selecting “View original source” above. The posting can be viewed publicly without an account; allow time for it to load.

To respond to solicitation 129371, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Review the posting for the full documents and response instructions. The buyer is Thomas Baumann.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and make a checklist of every requested form, response item, and submission step. Follow the bid instructions closely and check that all required fields and documents are included.

Review the listed work locations and make sure your pricing and planned approach account for the sites you are bidding on. Check your response before submitting and leave time to address any portal sign-in or upload issues.