Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering an 188‑acre timber stumpage sale (TP2) in Clearfield County, PA. The sale includes roughly 1,562 MBF of sawtimber (primarily red oak) and 205 HCF of pulpwood, with a minimum lump‑sum bid of $478,666.50. Successful bidders must provide a $10,000 bid deposit, meet performance‑deposit percentages, and satisfy SFI/FSC certification and safety training requirements. The contract also obligates the winner to construct a 0.8‑mile secondary haul road, install seven HDPE culverts, place geotextile, provide shale fill, and conduct seeding and fertilization on disturbed areas. The award is subject to the Department’s right to reject any or all bids, and the contract expires on 31 Oct 2028 (extendable).
• Harvest 1,562 MBF of sawtimber and 205 HCF of pulpwood across seven cutting blocks.
• Perform site‑specific infrastructure work: 0.8 mi haul road, seven HDPE culverts, geotextile, shale fill, stone pit, seeding, fertilization, and lime application.
• Meet certification (FSC, SFI) and safety training (PA SFI Core Level) requirements; provide $10 k bid bond and a performance deposit (10‑25 % of contract value).
• Adhere to seasonal restrictions (no cutting during certain hunting seasons) and environmental safeguards (top removal, erosion control, etc.).