Description
This opportunity is a timber stumpage sale of 487 acres in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, offering FSC‑ and SFI‑certified sawtimber and pulpwood. The winner must handle timber harvesting, extensive road construction, culvert installation, soil amendment, and seeding/rehabilitation work while meeting strict environmental and certification requirements. Bids are submitted electronically via Bid Express, with a mandatory $2,500 bid‑deposit (or a permanent bid bond) and a performance‑deposit based on bid value. The Department will reject any lump‑sum bid below $22,124.30. Key points:
• 487‑acre sale includes road building (1 mi clearance, 1.25 mi new haul road, secondary improvements) and infrastructure (culverts, geotextile, shale, limestone).
• Required environmental compliance: FSC/SFI certification, USDA quarantine adherence, and a detailed E&S plan on‑site.
• Financial terms: $2,500 deposit, minimum acceptable bid $22,124.30, performance‑deposit ranging 10‑25 % of bid + road/seeding costs, contract expires 6/30/2029.