Schoharie RA # 16, High Knob State Forest; Stands A-7, 9, 15.1, 19.2, 21, 22, 23, 26

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of various forest products from the Schoharie RA #16, High Knob State Forest, located in Schoharie County. The sale includes approximately 1,217.9 MBF of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, around 39.7 cords of softwood pulp, and about 11.8 cords of hardwood firewood. The contract is set to run through October 25, 2027, with a submission deadline for bids on October 24, 2024. The project covers all NYS counties and involves a contract size estimated between $100,000 and $500,000. Extensions to the contract may be granted at the DEC’s discretion upon written request from the contractor, provided extenuating circumstances exist, with a maximum total extension period of 24 months. Requests for extensions must be submitted at least 60 days before the contract’s end. The bidding process is open to all qualified entities, with no specific set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The primary contact for the solicitation is Forester Nick Shaw, reachable via email or phone. This procurement is part of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s efforts to sustainably manage forest resources across the state.