Timber Stumpage Sale 13‑2026BC04 – “MAC”

This solicitation offers a timber stumpage sale of 146 acres of certified sawtimber on Elk State Forest (Crooked Run and Buffalo Switch, Portage Township, Potter County, PA). The successful bidder must harvest 414.33 MBF of mostly red maple and other hardwood species, construct a one‑mile haul road, seed roughly 2.5 acres of disturbed area, and meet extensive environmental and safety requirements. The bid must be submitted via the Bid Express® platform by July 29, 2026, with a $6,000 bid‑deposit and a performance deposit based on the final bid amount. • Harvest 414.33 MBF of FSC/SFI certified sawtimber (no pulpwood) across four cutting blocks. • Build/upgrade a one‑mile haul road, apply lime, and seed 2.5 acres (crimson & ladino clover). • Provide a $6,000 bid‑deposit, meet a minimum lump‑sum bid of $99,122.41, and post a performance deposit (10‑25 % of bid value). • Comply with OSHA safety standards, PA SFI logger certification, and state USDA quarantine regulations; road work restricted during snowmobile season.