Heat-Treated Bundled Firewood for Resale at Bewabic State Park and Highland Recreation Area

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources IDV provides heat-treated bundled firewood for resale at two state recreational facilities: Bewabic State Park in Iron County and Highland Recreation Area in Oakland County. Each firewood bundle meets industry standards of one cubic foot (12" x 12" x 16") and contains a minimum of 60% hardwood, excluding poplar, ash, and hemlock. The wood is heat-treated in USDA/APHIS certified kilns per Heat Treatment Schedule T314-a at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes and wrapped in non-toxic combustible stretch netting. Pricing is established at $4.49 per bundle for Bewabic State Park and $4.98 per bundle for Highland Recreation Area, with expedited delivery options available at $5.49 and $5.98 respectively. The estimated annual requirement is 1,500 bundles for Bewabic and 3,500 bundles for Highland Recreation Area.

The prime contractor for this IDV is Beaver Creek Wood Products, LLC, a Wisconsin-based limited liability company, with the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources serving as the contracting organization. The contract has a five-year initial term of performance running from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2029, with five optional one-year renewals available at the State's sole discretion. The estimated contract value at execution is $241,650.00. This is a Department of Natural Resources contract type covering the state of Michigan, with delivery obligations requiring standard fulfillment within seven calendar days of order receipt or fourteen days for holiday and high-use weekend orders.