15-2026BC20 - Rapid Descent

Solicitation 152026BC20, titled Rapid Descent, is a timber stumpage sale issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. The contract covers 113 acres located on Bristol Swamp Road off Meeker Road in Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania. The primary scope involves the felling and removal of certified sawtimber, consisting of approximately 168.52 MBF of mostly dead Red Oak, along with smaller quantities of White Oak and Chestnut Oak. The timber is certified under FSC and SFI standards, requiring adherence to strict environmental, social, and economic management practices. The contract will be awarded to the highest qualified bidder, with a minimum lump sum bid threshold of 16,919.68 dollars. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via Bid Express by December 16, 2026, and provide a 1,000.00 dollar bid deposit. Operational requirements include mandatory felling of all trees marked with yellow or red paint, while trees marked with blue paint must be reserved. All logging activities must be coordinated through a pre-work meeting with a district representative, and the use of equipment causing abnormal damage to the residual stand is prohibited. Compliance with OSHA safety standards and Pennsylvania non-discrimination regulations is mandatory.