How to bid on Wright Patman Lake timber for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

What the Army Corps is selling

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is selling government-owned pine and hardwood timber at Wright Patman Lake, Texas. The sale is divided into three lump-sum items: Clear Springs ATV 1, Thompson Creek West, and Milam Creek South.

This opportunity may suit timber buyers and forestry or logging businesses that can evaluate and remove timber under a lump-sum contract. The notice lists a separate bid deposit for each item.

Key dates and the bid opening

Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 18, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened at that time at the Wright Patman Project Office in Texarkana, Texas.

The listed expiration dates are November 1, 2028, for Item 1 and December 31, 2027, for Items 2 and 3. Bid deposits are $24,000 for Item 1, $12,000 for Item 2, and $10,000 for Item 3.

Who this opportunity may suit

This sale is relevant to firms that buy, harvest, or remove timber and can assess pine and hardwood stands before bidding. Consider the items separately: each has its own deposit and expiration date.

How to get the bid documents and inspect

Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the solicitation. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

The notice says to see the attached PDF or request a complete copy from Amanda Wilkinson, Forester, at (817) 886-1015 or [email protected]. Timber areas may be inspected by appointment on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact Project Forester Stephanie Price at 903-951-4836 and call 24 hours ahead.

Prepare a complete, well-supported bid

Read the full Invitation for Bids before choosing an item. Confirm the required bid format, submission instructions, contract terms, and deposit handling in the solicitation rather than relying on the summary.

Arrange an inspection early and use it to assess the timber and the work involved in removal. Build your price from your own evaluation, check that it is tied to the correct item, and leave enough time to deliver the sealed bid to the stated opening place before the deadline.