Description
This solicitation is for a timber stumpage sale of 1,214 acres in the Tiadaghton State Forest (Lycoming County, PA). The awardee will be responsible for harvesting certified saw‑timber and pulpwood on a whole‑tree basis, constructing a 2.2‑mile secondary haul road, installing five HDPE culverts, spreading approximately 2,590 tons of limestone, installing two permanent gates, and seeding about eight acres of disturbed land. The contract requires a $10,000 bid‑deposit, a minimum lump‑sum bid of $422,308.97, and a performance deposit ranging from 10‑25 % of the bid value. The work must comply with FSC and SFI certification standards, seasonal harvesting restrictions, and detailed environmental protection rules.
• 1,214‑acre timber harvest with mandatory road, culvert, limestone, gate, and seeding improvements.
• Minimum bid $422,308.97; $10,000 bid‑deposit; performance bond 10‑25 % of bid value.
• Requires FSC/SFI certified whole‑tree harvesting, adherence to seasonal and environmental restrictions, and completion of infrastructure by contract expiration (31 Oct 2029).
• Electronic bidding via Bid Express; no fee to submit bids.
• Contact primary: Eric Probert (Chief, Silviculture Section).