Description
This opportunity is a timber stumpage sale of 253 acres of state‑owned forest land in Perry County, Pennsylvania. The winning bidder must harvest certified saw‑timber and pulpwood, construct and improve haul roads, deliver limestone for future road repair, and seed disturbed areas according to a detailed species mix. The sale requires compliance with FSC and SFI certifications, PA‑SFI crew‑lead training, and strict environmental and safety standards. The contract runs until June 30 2029, with a minimum lump‑sum bid of $17,610.30 and a $1,000 bid‑deposit check.
• Harvest 221 MBF of saw‑timber and 779 HCF of pulpwood, following detailed DBH and species cut‑lists.
• Build two large log landings, grade/maintain haul roads, and provide 100 tons of 2‑RC limestone for post‑sale road repair.
• Perform seeding/cover‑crop establishment using specified native seed mixes and cover‑crop material.
• Meet certification (FSC & SFI) and crew‑training (PA‑SFI Core Level) requirements; submit a $1,000 certified‑type bid‑deposit and a performance deposit (10‑25 % of bid value plus $12,276.40 road & seeding cost).
• Contract expires 06/30/2029; extensions possible with 5 % monthly penalty on unreleased blocks.