20-2026BC07 - Big Hollow Salvage

The Big Hollow Salvage is a timber stumpage sale managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, covering 30 acres located on Big Hollow Road in Lycoming County. The project involves the harvesting of approximately 146.43 MBF of sawtimber, consisting primarily of Black Cherry, and 44.60 HCF of Northern Hardwood pulp. The contract is divided into five cutting blocks, with blocks 2 and 3 requiring priority harvesting. The contract expires on June 30, 2028, though extensions may be requested 30 days prior to this date. The award will be granted to the highest qualified bidder, provided the bid is not less than the minimum valuation of $28,410.44. Bidders must provide a $2,500.00 deposit to guarantee contract execution. Operational requirements include maintaining State Forest Roads for passenger automobiles, spreading 40 tons of 3 minus stone, and adhering to a seasonal cutting prohibition from March 15 to May 31. All on-site crew leaders must be trained under the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and operations must comply with OSHA safety standards and the Pennsylvania Code non-discrimination regulations.