Allegany RA # 17, Coyle Hill State Forest; Stands 19 & 32

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting bids for the sale of approximately 253 MBF (Doyle) of hardwood sawtimber and around 460 cords of pulpwood, with the project located in the towns of Belfast and Friendship within Allegany County. The contract is set to run through September 25, 2028, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025. The procurement is open to all NYS counties, and there are no restrictions for businesses that have previously held similar contracts within the past five years. The contract includes provisions for possible extensions of up to 12 months each, with a total extension period not exceeding 24 months, which can be granted upon written request by the contractor at least 60 days before the current contract ends. The contract is managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, with Tristan Fugle serving as the primary contact person. The project size ranges between $50,000 and $150,000, and interested parties can find additional details and submit responses through the NYSCR website. This opportunity is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025. The contract pertains to the Allegany RA # 17, Coyle Hill State Forest, specifically stands 19 and 32, emphasizing sustainable forest management and timber harvesting within state-managed lands.