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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of forest products, specifically approximately 37.5 million board feet and 2,832.3 cords of timber, to be harvested within all counties of New York State, with the primary location being the Town of Lorraine in Jefferson County. The contract is set to run through January 30, 2028, with a response deadline of October 30, 2025. The procurement process does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside. Contractors may request contract extensions of up to 12 months, with the total extension period not exceeding 24 months, provided such requests are made in writing at least 60 days before the contract’s end and are granted at the discretion of the DEC. The contract falls under the NAICS code 113310, indicating its focus on forest and logging activities, and is classified as a small business enterprise under the State and Local Government and Education (SLED) organization type. The bidding process is open to new business entities, as none have been awarded a similar contract within the past five years. The primary contact for this solicitation is Andrea Mercurio, a Forester with the DEC, reachable via email or phone. Interested parties can find additional details and respond through the official NYSCR portal.