Cayuga R. A. #2, Summer Hill State Forest, Stand C-5

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting bids for the sale of forest products located on approximately 34 acres within Summer Hill State Forest, specifically Stand C-5 in the Cayuga County area. The procurement involves the harvesting and removal of approximately 460.1 thousand board feet (MBF) of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, along with approximately 26.2 cords of softwood and hardwood pulpwood. The minimum acceptable bid for this contract is $38,280.60, and bidders must understand that no contract extensions will be granted upon award. The posted date for this opportunity was May 19, 2026, with a firm deadline for bid submission on July 9, 2026. Prospective bidders should note that this is a competitive solicitation with no identified evaluation criteria or special qualifications explicitly stated in the posted documentation.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned firms have been identified in the contract posting. The procurement records indicate that no business enterprises have been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years, suggesting this may be the first offering of this particular forest product sale or that sufficient time has elapsed since previous sales. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors referenced in the documentation. The contract award will be structured as a fixed sale with the minimum bid amount of $38,280.60 establishing the baseline contract value, though actual award value may exceed this minimum depending on competitive bidding outcomes. Interested parties should contact the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation directly for additional specifications, site conditions, and detailed contract terms prior to the July 9, 2026 deadline.