Lewis RA # 16, Mohawk Springs State Forest; Stand A-28

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of approximately 115,000 board feet of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, around 733 cords of softwood pulp, and about 82 cords of hardwood firewood, primarily located in the towns of West Turin and Lewis within Lewis County. The contract is set to run through September 1, 2028, with a submission deadline of May 15, 2025. The project encompasses all counties in New York State and involves a procurement process with a contract size estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. 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 each, with a total extension period not surpassing 24 months, and requests must be submitted at least 60 days before the contract’s end date. The bidding process is open to all qualified entities, with no specific set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The primary contact for this solicitation is Andrea Mercurio, a Forester at the DEC, and interested parties can find additional details through the provided online link.