Susquehannock State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale – Prospectus 15‑2026BC01 (D.A.V.E.S.)

This opportunity is a competitive timber‑stumpage sale in Potter County, Pennsylvania, requiring the successful bidder to harvest approximately 1,050 MBF of saw‑timber and 209 HCF of pulpwood across five clear‑cut blocks, while also completing mandated road improvements, seeding, and environmental protection measures. The contractor must be FSC‑ and SFI‑certified, provide a $10,000 bid deposit, meet a minimum lump‑sum bid of $262,661.04, and furnish a performance deposit based on bid size. The contract runs until 30 June 2028, with specific harvesting windows and seasonal restrictions. • Harvest ~136 ac of forest (5 blocks) – 1,052 MBF sawtimber (Black Cherry, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, etc.) and 209 HCF pulpwood. • Perform road work: 0.3 mi right‑of‑way clearing, 2.25 mi haul‑road improvement, HDPE culvert installation, shale placement. • Conduct post‑harvest seeding, fertilization, and site restoration within designated seasonal windows. • Comply with strict environmental safeguards (no tops/slash near watercourses, deer‑fence corridor clearance, OSHA safety standards) and provide SFI Core Level training certification for crew leaders.