08-2026BC01 - The Center Sale - READVERTISEMENT

Solicitation 082026BC01 is a timber stumpage sale issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry for 34 acres located on McKeever Lane in Lake and Sandy Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The sale consists of 64.89 MBF of merchantable sawtimber, primarily Red Maple and Red Oak, and 8.79 HCF of pulpwood. The Department will not consider lump sum bids below 7,028.12 dollars. Bids must be submitted via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on December 9, 2026, accompanied by a 600.00 dollar bid deposit. The successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee of either 25 percent of the bid value plus road costs for bids under 50,000 dollars, or 20 percent for bids between 50,000 and 250,000 dollars. Operational requirements mandate that all trees marked with yellow or red paint be felled, while certain dead cult trees may be harvested at the buyer's option. The contract requires strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and environmental protections to prevent soil erosion and water pollution. All on-site crew leaders must be trained under the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative and present a valid PA SFI Core Level Training card. The timber is certified under FSC and SFI standards. Payments must be made in U.S. dollars to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the project is managed by the district forester with Saahirah Walton serving as the primary point of contact.