Lewis RA # 25, Lesser Wilderness S.F.; Stands A-34, 40, 42

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting bids for the sale of various forest products from the Lesser Wilderness State Forest in Lewis County, including approximately 316.8 thousand board feet of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, around 408.5 cords of hardwood firewood, and roughly 771.3 cords of softwood and hardwood pulp. The contract is set to run through December 1, 2027, covering all counties within New York State. Bidders should note that contract extensions may be granted at the DEC's discretion upon written requests from the contractor, with each extension not exceeding 12 months and the total extensions not surpassing 24 months; such requests must be submitted at least 60 days before the contract's end date. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2024, with a response deadline of September 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The contract value is estimated to be between $100,000 and $300,000. This procurement is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties can contact Andrea Mercurio, Forester 1, via email or phone for further details. The project location is within the Town of West Turin in Lewis County, and no entities have been awarded similar contracts within the past five years. More information can be accessed through the provided online link.