Chautauqua RA # 10, Hatch Creek S.F.; Stands 12, 27 & 34

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting bids for the sale of approximately 191.8 thousand board feet of softwood timber, measured using the Interior ¼ inch log rule, along with around 15 cords of softwood pulpwood. The contract covers timber harvesting activities in all counties within New York State, specifically at the Town of Gerry in Chautauqua County. The contract is set to run through July 25, 2027, with a bid submission deadline of July 25, 2024. The procurement is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and there have been no recent awards of similar contracts to the same entities within the past five years. Contract extensions may be granted at the discretion of the DEC if justified by extenuating circumstances, with each extension not exceeding 12 months and the total extensions not surpassing 24 months. Requests for extensions must be submitted in writing at least 60 days before the contract’s end date. The solicitation, titled "Chautauqua RA # 10, Hatch Creek S.F.; Stands 12, 27 & 34," is a formal procurement process managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, with a designated contact person, Theresa Draves, a Forester, available via email and phone for inquiries.