Description
This solicitation offers a timber harvest contract for 492 acres of state forest land in Lycoming County, PA, comprising sawtimber and pulpwood with FSC and SFI certifications. The work includes whole‑tree harvesting, haul‑road construction, seeding, and strict environmental safeguards. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum bid meeting a minimum value of $721,450.38 and a $20,000 bid‑deposit.
• 12 cutting blocks with prescribed order of harvest and payment options.
• Required haul‑road grading, ditching, stone placement, and log landings.
• Seeding of 9 acres with fertilizer, seed mix, and lime.
• Mandatory certifications (PA SFI logger training, FSC/SFI).
• Strict restrictions on equipment, seasonal haul‑road use, and protected areas.