07-2025BC03 - Last Chance

Solicitation 072025BC03 is a timber stumpage sale issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry for the harvest of sawtimber and pulpwood on 347 acres within the Bald Eagle State Forest. The project area is located on Cherry Run Road and Paddy Mountain Road in Haines and Hartley Townships, spanning Centre and Union Counties. The scope of work includes salvage clearcutting on 37 acres, salvage/two-age treatments on 310 acres, and one acre dedicated to haul roads and landings. The available timber consists of approximately 1297.17 MBF of sawtimber, primarily dead white and red oak, and 1994.13 HCF of pulpwood, primarily red maple. The operation must adhere to FSC and SFI certifications, as well as Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry guidelines for biomass and whole tree harvesting. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on December 16, 2026. To be considered, lump sum bids must meet or exceed a minimum valuation of $1,523,627. All submissions must include a $10,000 bid guarantee in the form of a certified check or money order, with an image uploaded to the portal and the physical document delivered to the Harrisburg office within five business days of the bid opening. Operational requirements include the mandatory washing of all logging equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species and strict adherence to erosion and sedimentation plans. The BOF Forester and District Forester are responsible for inspecting equipment and approving road improvements and hauling schedules.