Commercial Timber Sale Redden State Forest Ellendale Stand 24

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is soliciting bids to conduct a commercial row‑thinning timber harvest on Stand #24 within Redden State Forest (approximately 96 acres). The contractor must supply all equipment, labor, and environmental safeguards to remove pulpwood and saw‑timber while maintaining a residual stand meeting strict basal‑area and quality standards. Payment will be made weekly based on the tonnage of stumpage harvested, with a $5,000 bid deposit required. The contract runs for one year from execution, with extensions possible if requested in writing two weeks before expiration. • Perform row‑thinning of timber on ~96 acres, delivering price per ton of stumpage. • Meet detailed residual‑stand specifications (≥ 70 sq ft/acre basal area, dominant/co‑dominant trees, minimal damage). • Follow BMPs, obtain erosion‑and‑sediment control permits, and protect water resources; penalties apply for unauthorized cuts. • Provide required insurance (minimum $100k/$300k liability, $50k property) and indemnify the State.