Chautauqua RA #10, Hatch Creek S.F.; Stands 38.2, 43, 44, 45, 51.2, 52, 53.1, 54, 55

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of approximately 131.1 thousand board feet of hardwood and softwood timber, along with around 144 cords of hardwood firewood, located in the Town of Gerry, Chautauqua County. The contract is set to run through September 12, 2027, with a response deadline of September 12, 2024. The project encompasses multiple stands within the specified area, and there are no prior contracts of similar scope awarded to the respondent within the past five years. The contract allows for extensions of up to 12 months each, with a maximum total extension period of 24 months, which can be granted at the DEC’s discretion upon written request from the contractor at least 60 days before the current contract’s end date. The procurement is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the contract size is estimated to be between $50,000 and $150,000. Interested parties can contact Theresa Draves, a Forester 1 at the DEC, via email or phone for further details. The bidding process emphasizes timely submission, with the response deadline set for September 12, 2024, and the project covers all counties within New York State. The solicitation is posted on the New York State Contract Reporter, providing additional details and the opportunity for qualified entities to participate in this timber sale.