Description
Manchester Water Works is seeking a qualified timber‑harvesting contractor to clear‑cut, process, and remove all marked trees on the 47‑acre Leeds Woodlot in Auburn, NH. The contractor must construct a temporary landing, maintain skid trails, comply with environmental best‑management practices, and deliver all timber to the designated mill(s) while providing detailed documentation for each load. The work must be completed by mid‑March 2027, with site restoration finalized by mid‑June 2027.
• Harvest approximately 326,030 board feet and 1,041 tons of mixed‑species timber (sawlogs, pallets, roundwood, pulp, chips).
• Build and maintain a log landing, access driveway, pole‑ford crossings, and corduroy sections; restore the site after harvesting.
• Provide trip tickets, mill scale slips, and adhere to the International 1/4‑Inch Kerf Log Rule; maintain required insurance, a $5,000 performance bond, and pay all applicable timber taxes.