2026 Timber Harvest: Logging & Trucking

The City of Arcata is seeking bids from licensed timber operators for the 2026 timber harvest. The successful bidder will be responsible for falling, bucking, yarding, loading, and delivering approximately 430 MBF of redwood, Douglas fir, and western hemlock logs to designated locations. The project involves selection harvest with primarily cable high lead yarding and a portion of tractor yarding. The bidder will also be required to install designated erosion control measures and repair or replace five designated watercourse crossings. • The project is located in the Arcata Community Forest Jacoby Creek Tract Section 30, T5N, R2E HB&M. • Bidders must be licensed timber operators. • Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Contracts and Special Projects Manager or downloaded from the City's website. • The bid award may be made on or after the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on July 15, 2026.