Chequamegon-Nicolet NF South Torpee Springs Timber Mark and Cruise

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to perform timber marking and cruising services in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin. The project involves marking and cruising approximately 377 acres of hardwood improvement cuts. The successful contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, instruments, supplies, transportation, professional services, and supervision necessary to complete the project. The contractor must be Forest Service certified or have a certified person in their employ. The project is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and be completed by June 1, 2027. • The project requires the contractor to mark trees for harvest, including high-risk and cull trees, and to create canopy holes to promote regeneration. • The contractor must also provide a tally control sheet and submit tally cards to the government. • The project has specific requirements for tree marking, including the use of paint and the placement of marks on trees. • The contractor must also comply with government-furnished property requirements, including the use of tree marking paint and aerial photos.