DNR- TSP Baraga - Couch King Hdwds; 278. 6 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor for a timber sale prescription in Arenac County, specifically the Couch King Hardwoods project (11-002-21), covering 278.6 acres of northern hardwood stands. The procurement involves selective thinning of hardwood forests, with the primary objective of achieving a basal area between 70-90 square feet per acre across five distinct stands. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including precise timber marking using orange paint, establishing boundary lines with blue and red paint, and conducting detailed forest inventories. The project requires contractors to provide GPS data files in ArcView Shape format, maintain meticulous records of workers and paint usage, and upload all cruise and GPS data to InventoryManager. Key deliverables include a complete forest inventory, precise tree marking, and adherence to specific marking and cruising requirements that vary by stand and species type. The contract is time-sensitive, with work expected to begin immediately and be completed by August 1, 2021, and all proposal submissions were due by August 31, 2020.

While the documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on bidding organizations, the contract requires significant technical expertise in forestry management and precise data collection. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in forest inventory, GPS mapping, and detailed record-keeping, and must be willing to coordinate closely with DNR staff, including attending a mandatory pre-work meeting at the Baraga DNR office. The solicitation limits marker teams to no more than two individuals per cruise unit without prior approval, indicating a preference for specialized, focused teams. Though no specific budget range is provided in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the project and the extensive technical requirements suggest a substantial contract value. Paint and basic supplies will be provided by the DNR's Baraga office, which may offset some contractor expenses. The project's scope and detailed requirements indicate this is a specialized procurement targeting professional forestry management and timber sale services.