06-2025BC01 We've Got Worms

Solicitation 062025BC01 is a timber stumpage sale contract issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry for the harvesting of sawtimber and pulpwood. The project covers 191 acres within the Gallitzin State Forest, specifically located on Buffalo Road and Skyline Drive in Ogle Township, Somerset County, and West St. Clair Township, Bedford County. The scope of work is divided into five blocks, including haul roads and landings, salvage shelterwood entries, and salvage overstory removal. The available timber consists primarily of dead red oak and mixed oak pulp, with specific volumes including 1078.41 MBF of mostly dead red oak and 218.69 HCF of mixed oak pulp. All timber is certified under FSC and SFI standards. The contract will be awarded to the highest qualified bidder based on the bid value plus estimated road and seeding costs. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via Bid Express by November 18, 2026, and provide a 10,000 dollar bid deposit via a certified check or an existing bid bond. Operational requirements include strict adherence to OSHA safety standards, the use of approved marking materials such as chalk or paint sticks, and compliance with USDA quarantines for pests like the emerald ash borer. Additionally, the buyer must follow a specific felling plan based on paint markings and diameter at breast height requirements, ensuring each block is completed to the Department's satisfaction before moving to the next.