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Commercial Thinning Timber Sale at Redden State Forest, Delaware

This opportunity involves a commercial thinning timber sale at Redden State Forest, Ellendale Tract, Delaware: - Government Buyer: - Delaware Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Project Scope: - Commercial thinning timber sale covering approximately 109 acres at Redden State Forest - Harvesting of pulpwood and sawtimber through a row thinning process - Maintain a residual basal area of 60 square feet per acre - Remove unacceptable growing stock and restore skid roads - Products/Services Requested: - Timber harvesting services (labor and equipment for commercial thinning) - Sale of pulpwood and sawtimber (no specific part numbers) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to best management practices for erosion and sediment control - Approval of harvesting crew members by the Forest Service - Restoration of the site post-harvest - $5,000 bid deposit required - Weekly payments based on haul/weight slips - Compliance with environmental and operational standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; bidders must provide all necessary equipment and labor - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is 365 calendar days from execution, with possible extensions upon written request - Place of Performance: - Redden State Forest, near Georgetown, Delaware - Contracting office at Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Dover, DE

Description

This solicitation is for a commercial thinning timber sale project located in Redden State Forest, Ellendale Tract, Delaware. The contract involves harvesting timber over approximately 109 acres with specifications including residual basal area and removal of unacceptable growing stock. Bidders must submit proposals by May 7, 2026, and include a $5,000 bid deposit. The contract duration is 365 days with detailed requirements for logging operations, insurance, and environmental protections.

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