Invitation to Quote - Veneer Quality Red Oak Logs
The Algonquin Forestry Authority (AFA), the Ontario Crown Agency responsible for forest management in Algonquin Park, is seeking interest from the owners of processing facilities (sawmill or veneer mill) to purchase veneer quality red oak logs available at AFA Processing Yard in Pembroke, Ontario. This veneer will be produced from AFA’s 2011/2012 winter operations.
Estimated available volumes are as follows: Approximately 20 MFBM
1. Conditions of the sale are as follows:
- Veneer logs will be sold FOB on the ground at the AFA Pembroke Processing Yard, 1543 Doran Road Pembroke, Ontario.
- AFA will scale and supervise the loading of the logs
- Scale will be based on the attached ”AFA Veneer Specifications” and be scaled by an AFA Approved Scaler prior to loading it on a truck
- The sale will be conditional on obtaining a Haul Authorization from the Ministry of Natural Resources, along with any other necessary permits or approvals
- The successful bidder will enter into a sales agreement with the AFA
- The highest or any price will not necessarily be accepted
AFA Huntsville Office – Fax #: 1-705-789-3353
3. Quotations should depict Veneer Pricing as follows:
Regular Veneer Lengths (9’ 0” to 9’ 4” & 8’ 8” to 8’ 10”) (see attached AFA specs)
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Pricing FOB Pembroke
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Oak - Grade 1
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$ xxx MFBM
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Oak - Grade 2
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$ xxx MFBM
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Oak - Grade 3
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$ xxx MFBM
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Random Length Veneer (see attached AFA specs)
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Pricing FOB Pembroke
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Oak - Grade 1
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$ xxx MFBM
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Oak - Grade 2
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$ xxx MFBM
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Oak - Grade 3
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$ xxx MFBM
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For further information please contact Jeff Leavey at 613-735-0173 ext. 226 or by e-mail at jeff.leavey@algonquinforestry.on.ca
Quotations will be accepted by fax only on Friday, February 3, 2012 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at the following number:” AFA Huntsville Office – Fax #705-789-3353
AFA White Birch, Yellow Birch & Oak Veneer Specifications
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#1 GRADE
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#2 GRADE
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#3 GRADE
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Diameter
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14"+
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12"+
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10"+
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Length
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9' (9' - 0" - 9' 4")
8' (8' 8" - 8' - 10")
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9' (9' 0" - 9' 4")
8' (8' 8" - 8' 10")
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9' (9' 0" - 9' 4")
8' (8' 8" - 8' 10")
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# of Defects
Permitted
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One
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Two
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Three - any two quarters of log surface must be free of defects
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End Defects
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? Rot must be well centered. Max. defect 5". Rot over 4" must be firm enough to hold chuck.
? Ring shake not to exceed 5".
? Splits - none
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? 12' - 13" - none. 14" + max. defect 5". All logs must
be chuckable.
? Single ring 1/3 circumference 1 end only - 1 defect.
? 17" + largest ˝ to be 12" diameter - 1 defect.
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? 10" - 13" - none. 14" + - same as #2.
? Max. 50% circumference - 1 defect.
? Same as #2 - 1 defect.
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Sweep
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14" - 16" (2")
17" + (3")
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Max. 1/5 of log diameter.
12" & 13" - 10%
14" + - 20%
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10" - 11" - straight.
Same as #2.
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Knots
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14" - 16" - 1 defect allowed.
17" + - 2 defects allowed; if 1
knot max. diameter 3". Defect in line considered as 1 defect.
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12" - 13" - 2 defects 0 - 3" or 1
defect 3" - 6" diameter.
14" + - 3 defects (defects in line considered as 1 defect).
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Any two quarters of logs must be free of defects.
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Seams
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None
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up to 3' straight & tight.
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10" & 11" none.
12" + - full length, tight
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Spiral Grain
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1" in 12" length
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1" in 10" length
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1" in 8" length
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Curly Grain
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None
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No obvious curl with bark on
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Some
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AFA White Birch, Yellow Birch & Oak Veneer Specifications
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RANDOM LENGTHS - BIRCH VENEER SPECIFICATIONS
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#1 GRADE
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#2 GRADE
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#3 GRADE
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Diameter
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14" +
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12" +
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10" +
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Lengths *
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16' 6"; 17' 6"
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16' 6"; 17' 6"
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16' 6"; 17' 6"
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Specifications
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Contains two sections of Grade #1 material
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Contains two sections of Grade #2 material
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Contains two sections of Grade #3 material
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Lengths
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10' 5"; 12' 6"; 14' 6"
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10' 5"; 12' 6"; 14' 6"
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10' 5"; 12' 6"; 14' 6"
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Specifications
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Contains one 9' section of Grade #1 material
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Contains one 9' section of Grade #2 material
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10' & 12' logs to contain one 9' section of Grade #3 material.
14' logs NOT accepted.
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*If these log lengths contain sections of different grade material, tally each section separately according to their individual quality.
NOTE: Trim: must be full and free of scarf
End defects include: rot, holes, doze, shake, double heart, ring shake and splits
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Bid
Opportunities -