Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a timber stumpage sale of 42 acres in Abbott Township, Potter County. The sale includes approximately 136.40 MBF of saw‑timber (primarily Red Oak, including dead material) and 100.58 HCF of Northern Hardwood pulpwood. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum bid via the state’s Bid Express system, provide a $1,000 bid‑deposit, and meet a minimum bid of $14,520.70. The contract requires the winning bidder to construct a 0.2‑mile haul road, spread stone, and perform site restoration (seeding, liming, fertilizing) within specified windows, while adhering to strict logging restrictions, seasonal black‑out periods, and environmental protection standards. The award is effective upon contract execution and runs until October 31 2028, with possible extensions subject to fees.
• 42‑acre timber sale with both saw‑timber and pulpwood components.
• Mandatory road construction, stone placement, and prescribed seeding/soil‑stabilization work.
• Strict seasonal and environmental constraints, including deer‑/bear‑season blackout and required SFI/FSC certification.
• $1,000 bid‑deposit and performance‑deposit based on bid amount (15‑25 %).
• Contract term up to 2 years, extendable with a 5 % monthly fee on unreleased blocks.