Alaska Online Public Notices #SSE-1400FS-K

Alaska DNR Timber Sale: Thomas Bay GNA Timber Sale (SSE-1400FS-K)

This opportunity involves a competitive timber sale managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, in partnership with the US Forest Service. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Southern Southeast Area Office - US Forest Service (cooperating agency) - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 10.77 million board feet (MBF) of young growth timber, primarily Sitka spruce and western hemlock sawtimber (Number 3 and better), plus small log and utility wood (#4 Sawlog) - Timber is spread across 35 harvest units totaling about 396 acres in the Thomas Bay GNA Timber Sale Area, near Petersburg, Alaska - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USFS harvest criteria and sustainable forest management practices - Adherence to USFS Project EA-FONSI and specific environmental mitigation measures, including marine mammal protection during log transport - Road construction and maintenance, scaling, and log accountability are required - Stumpage fees, a 5% bid deposit, and a $100,000 performance bond must be provided - Minimum acceptable total bid price is $99,186.00 - Contract expires upon completion of harvest or by the specified end date, with possible one-year extension for a fee - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale opportunity

Description

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is offering the Thomas Bay Good Neighbor Authority Timber Sale for competitive sealed bid. The sale includes approximately 396 acres in 35 timber harvest units located within the Tongass National Forest, Petersburg Ranger District. The timber sale consists of young growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock timber totaling approximately 10,770 MBF, including 9,824 MBF of sawtimber and 946 MBF of small log and utility wood. Bidders must submit a current Alaska Business License and a 5% bid deposit, with a minimum acceptable total bid price of $99,186.00. The contract expires on August 31, 2031, and requires a performance bond of $100,000.

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