Description
This opportunity is a timber‑sale (stumpage) of 93 acres in Tioga State Forest, designated as “Old Mountain”. The successful bidder will harvest roughly 528 MBF of mixed hardwood sawtimber (predominantly red oak and white oak) and about 82 HCF of pulpwood, construct a 1‑mile haul road, supply 200 tons of stone, and install a permanent gate. The Department requires a $10,000 bid‑deposit check, a performance bond based on the bid value, and a minimum lump‑sum bid of $148,427.95. The contract runs until 30 June 2029 with possible extensions.
• 93 acres of over‑story removal; sawtimber volume ≈ 528 MBF (mainly red oak & white oak).
• Required infrastructure: 1‑mile haul road, 200 tons of #3 stone, permanent gate, and a small seeding component (effectively zero).
• Financial obligations: $10,000 bid deposit, performance bond (10‑25 % of bid + road cost), minimum bid $148,428; payment due before logging each block.
• Certification & safety: FSC & SFI certified timber; crew leaders must hold PA SFI Core Level Training cards; compliance with OSHA, state‑wide quarantine restrictions, and road‑use rules.
• Deadline for electronic bid submission: 15 July 2026, 12:00 PM EDT; contract expiration 30 June 2029.