Timber Sale - West Block Compartment XIV

This contract is for the sale of timber in the West Block Compartment XIV of the WVU Research Forest. The contract was awarded to Northwest Hardwoods Inc, who submitted a bid price of $394,031 for sawtimber and $2,425 for pulpwood. The contract involves the purchase and harvest of approximately 86 acres of timber. Key aspects of the contract include the bid price, the type of timber being sold, and the terms and conditions of the sale. • The contract is a sealed bid sale, where bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope. • The bid form, purchasing affidavit, and bid guarantee check must be delivered to the address on the bid form prior to the bid submission date. • The contract includes a sample contract, sale prospectus, and stand table by diameter class. • The contract also includes a WV silvicultural best management practices booklet. • The bid price is based on the quantity of timber being sold, with different prices for sawtimber and pulpwood. • The contract involves the sale of various species of timber, including chestnut oak, red maple, and yellow poplar.