15-2026BC19 - Jeffed

Solicitation 152026BC19 is a timber stumpage sale issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. The contract covers 163 acres located on SR 44 in Abbott and West Branch Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania. The available timber consists of approximately 1119.16 MBF of sawtimber, primarily Red Oak and Red Maple, and 81.17 HCF of Northern Hardwood pulp. The award is based on a lump sum bid, and the Department will not consider offers below the minimum valuation of $255,720.83. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on December 16, 2026, and must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 bid deposit. Operational requirements mandate that all trees marked with yellow or red paint must be felled, while those marked with blue paint are reserved or saved. Specific species, including Beech, Birch, Striped Maple, and Pin Cherry over five feet in height, must be hand-cut. The buyer is responsible for adhering to OSHA safety standards, USDA quarantine regulations regarding pests, and FSC and SFI certification standards. All work must comply with Title 16 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 49. Key site constraints include decking logs only on designated landings and maintaining a clear 20-foot fence line. A pre-work conference with the administering forester is required before any operations begin.