Lewis RA # 12, Beartown State Forest; Stands B-38, 39, 40, 41

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of various forest products from the Beartown State Forest in Lewis County, including approximately 136.1 thousand board feet of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, 382.7 cords of softwood pulp, and 224.5 cords of hardwood firewood. The contract is set to run through October 1, 2028, with a deadline for bid submissions by December 11, 2025. The project encompasses all counties within New York State and involves timber harvesting in specific stands designated as B-38, 39, 40, and 41. The contract size ranges between $50,000 and $150,000, and extensions may be granted at the DEC’s discretion for up to 12 months each, with a maximum total extension period of 24 months, provided requests are made at least 60 days prior to contract end. This procurement is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Bidders are encouraged to contact Andrea Mercurio, the designated Forester, via email or phone for further details. The solicitation is part of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s ongoing efforts to sustainably manage forest resources, ensuring responsible harvesting and compliance with state regulations. There have been no prior awards of similar contracts to the same entities within the past five years, emphasizing the opportunity for new or existing qualified bidders to participate in this project.