Cattaraugus RA # 7, Bush Hill S.F.; Stands 76 & 87

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting bids for the sale of hardwood sawtimber and pulpwood from forest stands located in Cattaraugus County, specifically in the towns of Lyndon and Farmersville. The contract involves the harvest of approximately 154.9 thousand board feet of hardwood sawtimber, using the ¼-inch log rule, along with around 156 cords of hardwood pulpwood. The contract is set to run through June 24, 2029, with a bid submission deadline of December 4, 2025. The procurement is open to all NYS counties, and there are no set-aside provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Contract extensions may be granted at the DEC’s discretion upon written requests from the contractor, provided extenuating circumstances exist. Such extensions cannot exceed 12 months individually, and the total of all extensions cannot surpass 24 months. Requests for extensions must be submitted at least 60 days before the contract’s end date. The project is managed under solicitation number 2127736, with a contract size estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. Interested parties can contact the designated forester, Daniel Shaffer, via email or phone for further details. The procurement is part of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s efforts to sustainably manage forest resources across the state.