Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Sproul State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale (Prospectus 10‑2026BC03 – “Porcelain Pirate”)

This opportunity is a timber‑by‑volume stumpage sale of 175 acres in Clinton County, PA, offering approximately 194.65 MBF of sawtimber and 555.70 HCF of pulpwood. The successful bidder must submit a lump‑sum bid, provide a $2,500 bid deposit, and post a performance deposit based on bid size. The sale includes requirements for haul‑road construction, site‑seeding, and compliance with safety, SFI/FSC certification, and USDA forest‑product quarantines. Failure to meet the $30,290.64 minimum bid or to submit required deposits will result in rejection. • 175 acres across four cutting blocks (clear‑cut, shelter‑wood, haul‑road) with detailed species‑by‑species volume lists. • Mandatory site visit on 3 June 2026; all bids must be entered via the Bid Express® online platform. • Required certifications: PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative Core Level card, and adherence to no‑cut windows (15 Mar – 1 May each year). • Performance deposit ranges from 10‑25 % of (bid + estimated road/seeding) and a $2,500 bid deposit payable to the Commonwealth.