Description
This solicitation invites qualified firms to submit an electronic bid for the harvest of certified saw‑timber and pulpwood on 190 acres of Tioga State Forest, Shippen Township, PA. The work includes removal of over‑story timber, construction of a 1‑mile haul road with geotextile, stone, and a permanent gate, seeding of disturbed sites, and strict compliance with FSC and SFI certification, environmental quarantines, and logging‑restriction windows. The Department requires a $10,000 bid‑deposit, a minimum lump‑sum bid of $432,527.60, and a performance bond calculated on the bid amount plus $14,630 for road‑and‑seeding costs. The contract expires on 30 June 2029, with possible extensions subject to a 5 % monthly payment of unreleased block value.
• Harvest FSC‑ and SFI‑certified saw‑timber (≈ 1,414 MBF) and pulpwood (≈ 318 HCF).
• Construct a 1‑mile haul road, install geotextile, place 200 tons of stone, and build a permanent gate.
• Perform seeding of ~1.5 acres during approved windows and adhere to top‑slash and road‑clearance requirements.
• Submit a $10,000 bid‑deposit (certified/cashier’s/treasurer’s check) and meet performance‑bond percentages (10‑25 % of bid + $14,630).