Cortland RA # 9, Tuller Hill S. F. ; Stands A-21, 29, 30

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) is soliciting bids for a forest products sale located in the Town of Virgil, Cortland County, with procurement opportunity ID 686d97c2ead80bffb305996c. The contract involves the sale of approximately 443.5 MBF (thousand board feet) of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, along with 120.9 cords of softwood and hardwood pulpwood from stands A-21, 29, and 30 at the Tuller Hill State Forest. The procurement is specifically for forest product harvesting rights, with strict requirements for timber extraction and forest management practices. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by August 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with no potential for contract extension. The contract term will span from the award date through August 14, 2030, providing a five-year window for timber harvesting operations. Bidders are expected to demonstrate expertise in sustainable forestry practices, timber extraction, and compliance with NYS DEC environmental regulations.

No specific set-aside designations are indicated for this contract, as the solicitation explicitly notes "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No". The contract appears open to standard business entities with appropriate forestry and timber harvesting capabilities. No incumbent vendors or previous contractors are listed for this specific procurement opportunity. While a precise contract value is not specified, the volume of timber (443.5 MBF of sawtimber and 120.9 cords of pulpwood) suggests a potentially significant economic opportunity for qualified forestry businesses. The procurement covers all New York State counties, indicating a broad geographic eligibility for potential bidders. Interested parties should carefully review the full solicitation details and ensure compliance with NYS DEC forestry management guidelines and extraction protocols when preparing their bid submissions.