13-2026BC02 - Thunder Salvage

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering an 85‑acre timber salvage sale (Thunder Salvage) on state forest land in Cameron County. The sale consists of dead hardwood sawtimber (Red Oak, Chestnut Oak, White Oak) and pulpwood, requiring the successful bidder to fell, haul, and process the timber, improve a 1.25‑mile haul road, seed disturbed areas, and comply with extensive environmental, safety, and quarantine regulations. The contract is awarded to the highest qualified bid, with a minimum bid of $2,138.34 and a $300 bid deposit; a performance bond (10‑25% of contract value) is also required. • Harvest approximately 61 MBF of dead hardwood sawtimber and pulpwood, adhering to marking and no‑whole‑tree restrictions. • Construct and grade a 1.25‑mile haul road, and provide seeding (≈1 acre) plus oats and red clover for site restoration. • Meet certification (FSC/SFI) and safety requirements, submit a $300 bid deposit electronically, and provide a performance deposit (10‑25% of contract value) after award. • Contract expires May 31 2027, with possible annual extensions subject to a 5 % fee on unreleased blocks.