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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is soliciting competitive bids for the sale of forest products located in Delaware County, New York. This procurement involves the harvesting and removal of approximately 374.7 thousand board feet (MBF) of mixed softwood and hardwood sawtimber, along with approximately 28.8 cords of softwood and hardwood pulpwood, situated on approximately 31 acres. The successful bidder must meet the minimum acceptable bid threshold of $26,034.70 and will be expected to complete all required harvesting and removal operations within the contract term specified in the solicitation. The contract was posted on May 19, 2026, with a firm due date of July 16, 2026, and no extensions will be granted. Interested vendors should review all solicitation materials thoroughly to understand the specific deliverables, operational requirements, and any applicable environmental or safety regulations governing forest product removal on state lands.

The solicitation documentation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business categories, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned or women-owned business enterprises, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified bidders broadly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed as having held an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. The minimum acceptable bid of $26,034.70 effectively establishes the floor for the award value, with the final contract value dependent on the winning bid amount and the actual volume of forest products harvested and removed. Prospective bidders should verify all technical specifications, environmental compliance requirements, and forest management protocols through the complete solicitation materials provided by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.