Description
This solicitation is for a timber‑harvest contract on 363 acres of state forest land in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a qualified logging contractor to harvest both sawtimber and pulpwood, construct required haul roads, perform land‑improvement work, and complete prescribed seeding and site‑restoration activities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical and environmental requirements, with a minimum lump‑sum bid of $90,815.87 and a $6,000 bid‑deposit.
• 363‑acre sale divided into five cutting blocks with specific species, size‑class, and reserve‑tree restrictions.
• Required deliverables include road construction, shale spreading, log landings, seed/lime/fertilizer application, and compliance with FSC/SFI certifications and state quarantine rules.
• Performance deposit is a percentage of the final bid (10‑25 % depending on bid size) plus $22,265 for road & seeding costs; contract expires 31 May 2029 with possible extensions.
• Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM EST on 18 Nov 2026; a $6,000 certified check must be mailed within five business days after opening.