Delaware RA # 10, Murphy Hill State Forest; Stands A-9, 17, 18

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting bids for the sale of approximately 32.3 thousand board feet of hardwood sawtimber and around 72.6 cords of hardwood firewood from the Murphy Hill State Forest in the Town of Andes, Delaware County. The contract is set to run through October 2, 2028, with a response deadline of October 2, 2025. The project covers all counties within New York State and is open to business entities, although no previous awards for similar contracts have been recorded within the past five years. The contract may be extended up to a total of 24 months at the DEC’s discretion, with extensions not exceeding 12 months each, provided written requests are submitted at least 60 days before the current contract ends. The procurement is managed under the NAICS code 113310, indicating a focus on forest resource operations, and the contract size ranges from $10,000 to $50,000. The primary point of contact is Forester Skyler Girard, reachable via email. The bidding process is open, and interested parties can find additional details through the provided online link. The contract does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside. This opportunity is part of the DEC’s broader efforts to sustainably manage forest resources across New York State.