Description
This solicitation offers a timber‑stumpage sale of 216 acres of certified sawtimber and pulpwood on Sproul State Forest (Fisher Fire Road, Beech Creek Township, Clinton County, PA). The awardee will be responsible for whole‑tree harvesting, construction of a 0.2‑mile haul road with a permanent HDPE culvert, delivery and placement of 917 tons of shale, and seeding of disturbed areas. The contract runs until 30 Sept 2028 and requires a $100 bid deposit plus a performance deposit based on the bid amount. The successful bidder must meet FSC and SFI certification, adhere to strict environmental and safety protocols, and provide detailed documentation of volume and quality.
• Harvest ~3 MBF of sawtimber (Red Oak, Red Maple, White Oak) and ~1,125 HCF of pulpwood (Red Maple, Mixed Oak).
• Construct haul road, install culvert, spread shale, and seed ~2 acres with lime, clover, and rye/wheat.
• Must submit electronic bid via Bid Express, provide $100 bid deposit, and meet performance‑deposit percentages (10‑25 %).
• Compliance with PA SFI training, USDA quarantine regulations, and environmental protection measures required.