Background/Purpose of Request:
In July 2017, the Board approved an agreement with Woodsrun Consulting Forestry to market, bid, and supervise the harvest and planting of forested tracts that are overseen by the Public Utilities Department. It was determined there was a need to develop a plan for the timber resources on each of these parcels. Due to the land intensive nature of our operations, there is great concern for destruction of these assets by fire, disease, insects, hurricanes, operation and maintenance issues, etc., whereby if not properly managed, this resource can become a liability.
Woodsrun Consulting Forestry developed a Forest Management Plan for these tracts and the Utilities Operations office site was determined to consist of mature trees that should be harvested. The sale of this timber was advertised in accordance with NCGS 160A-268 that governs the sale of property. Moreover, the consultant sent the advertisement to over 100 timber buyers. On June 23, 2022, bids were received from three timber buyers and Canal Wood LLC., was the highest bidder for the tracts as described above in the amount of $79,143.00. In accordance with the agreement with Woodsrun Consulting Forestry, payments will be made to them and after retainage of an 8% commission, Woodsrun Consulting Forestry will forward the remainder of the sales amount to Brunswick County.
Staff recommends award of the sales agreement to Canal Wood LLC., in the amount of $79,143.00. |