Ottawa National Forest Kangaroo Timber Marking

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking quotations for a non-personal services contract for timber marking in the Kangaroo timber sale area of the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan. The contract involves marking and cruising 368 acres of timber, with a focus on maintaining ecological processes and functions in and around riparian areas. The contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, instruments, supplies, transportation, professional services, personnel, and supervision necessary to perform the work, except for government-furnished tree marking paint. The contractor must also abide by the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention plan and provide a digital copy of GPS locations of sample trees. Key aspects of the job include: • Marking and cruising 368 acres of timber • Maintaining ecological processes and functions in and around riparian areas • Furnishing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment • Abiding by the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention plan • Providing a digital copy of GPS locations of sample trees • Completing the work by November 30, 2026