Otsego RA # 7, Arnold Lake State Forest; Stands B-9.1, 9.2, 12.1, 15, 16.2,

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of various forest products from the Otsego RA #7 at Arnold Lake State Forest, located in Otsego County. The contract involves harvesting approximately 263.4 thousand board feet of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, around 168.9 cords of softwood pulp, and 9.4 cords of hardwood firewood. The contract is set to run through January 17, 2028, with a submission deadline for bids on January 16, 2025. The project covers all counties within New York State and is open to qualified bidders, although no service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside is specified. Contract extensions may be granted at the DEC’s discretion upon written requests from the contractor, with a maximum of 12 months per extension and a total extension period not exceeding 24 months. Requests for extensions must be submitted at least 60 days before the contract’s end date. The contract size ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, and interested parties can contact Dustin Monk, a Forester at the DEC, for further details. Bidders are encouraged to review the full solicitation online, where additional information and requirements are available.