Description
The opportunity is a timber‑sale solicitation for the “Turtle Rocks” parcel (414 acres) in Centre County, PA, offering FSC and SFI certified sawtimber and pulpwood on a whole‑tree harvest basis. The contract includes mandatory road construction, seeding, and environmental compliance, with a minimum lump‑sum bid of $82,304.95 and a $6,000 bid‑deposit. Successful bidders must provide a performance deposit (10‑25 % of the bid value) and comply with state‑wide quarantine regulations.
• 414‑acre whole‑tree harvest (sawtimber & pulpwood) in Moshannon State Forest, Rush Township, Centre County, PA
• Minimum bid $82,304.95; $6,000 bid‑deposit; performance deposit 10‑25 % of contract value
• Required road construction (shale, geotextile), seeding, fertilizer, lime, and compliance with FSC/SFI certification, OSHA safety, and USDA quarantine rules
• Submission via Bid Express by 12:00 PM EDT on 14 Oct 2026; post‑award contract expires 31 Oct 2028 (possible extensions)
• Contact: Eric Probert, Chief, Silviculture Section (phone (570) 367‑9300, email [email protected]) for agency inquiries; site‑visit scheduling through Scott Kucharcik (814‑762‑4519, [email protected])