Commercial Timber Sale Redden State Forest Chesapeake Stand 27

The Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service is offering a commercial timber sale on the Chesapeake Tract of Redden State Forest. The contract calls for a bidder to harvest approximately 429,554 board‑feet of live loblolly pine over roughly 23 acres using a clear‑cut method, within a one‑year period. The successful bidder must supply all labor, equipment, insurance, permits, and adhere to strict environmental protections, including erosion control and spill response. A $5,000 bid deposit is required and refundable only if the bidder is not awarded the contract. • Harvest 429,554 bd ft of live loblolly pine on ~23 acres (clear‑cut only) • Provide all labor, equipment, insurance (minimum $100k per person, $300k per occurrence), and obtain an erosion‑and‑sediment‑control permit before work begins • Complete the work within 365 calendar days of contract execution, with mandatory notice to the department before starting and finishing operations