Tioga State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale 162025BC10 – 1880’s Shelterwood Salvage

This solicitation invites qualified contractors to harvest timber from 129 acres of Tioga State Forest under a stumpage sale, perform limited road improvements, and meet strict environmental and certification requirements. The work includes logging, tree‑removal, haul‑road construction, and seeding, with all timber being FSC‑ and SFI‑certified. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum bid (minimum $163,875.15), a $10,000 bid deposit, and a performance deposit based on bid value. The bid opening and submission deadline is July 8, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the highest qualified bidder. • Timber harvest: approx. 529.9 MBF of sawtimber (predominantly Red Oak) plus pulpwood, divided into six cutting blocks with payment required per block before logging. • Road work: 0.1 mi of right‑of‑way clearing, 0.3 mi of haul‑road improvement, and placement of 240 tons of stone. • Environmental compliance: FSC/SFI certification, USDA quarantine restrictions, SFI training for crew leaders, and specific slash‑management rules. • Financials: Minimum bid $163,875.15, $10,000 bid deposit, performance deposit ranging from 10 % to 25 % of bid value, and a $9,600 estimated road‑seeding cost deducted from the bid valuation. • Mandatory documentation: Bid bond (or $10 k deposit), performance‑deposit form, and electronic signature.