07-2026BC01 - Hunter's Surprise

This solicitation concerns the sale and harvest of 305 acres of certified timber (saw‑timber and pulpwood) in the Hunter’s Surprise area of Bald Eagle State Forest, Union County, PA. The awardee will be responsible for whole‑tree harvesting, construction and improvement of secondary haul‑roads, installation of log landings, and extensive site‑restoration activities, including seeding, scarification, and debris removal, all under strict environmental and safety guidelines. • Timber inventory: approx. 1,292 MBF saw‑timber and 1,207 HCF pulpwood valued at roughly $198,600. • Minimum bid: $173,766.89 (after deducting $27,305 for road and seeding costs). • Required bid deposit: $10,000 certified check; performance deposit varies by contract value (10‑25%). • Work scope includes secondary haul‑road construction (≈ 850 tons of shale), 5–9 log landings, seeding of ~9 acres with specified seed mixes, and compliance with whole‑tree harvesting restrictions. • Contract period runs to 31 Oct 2028 with possible extensions; seeding windows are 1 Apr‑15 Jun 2026 or 15 Aug‑31 Oct 2026, and cutting is prohibited 1 Jun‑31 Jul 2026.