DNR - TSP Cadillac - Colonel Compilation; 150. 5 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a Timber Sale Prescription known as the "Colonel Compilation" located in Wexford County, covering 150.5 acres across multiple sections in Township 24N, Range 11W. The procurement involves comprehensive timber harvesting activities across 11 distinct forest stands, requiring precise marking and harvesting of various tree species including planted red pine, aspen, jack pine, northern hardwoods, sugar maple, and white pine. Specific harvesting treatments include low thinning, clearcut with retention, seed tree, single tree selection, and overstory removal, with detailed guidelines for each stand's management. The contract work is scheduled to begin immediately and must be completed by July 1, 2026. Contractors will be required to follow strict GPS mapping protocols, use specific paint colors (green for trees to retain, orange for trees to cut), and provide comprehensive documentation of the marking and harvesting process. The local contact for this opportunity is Ben Lachman, reachable at LachmanB@michigan.gov or 231-340-3607, with paint for marking available from the Manton Field Office.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders should be experienced timber harvesting contractors with expertise in forest management and selective cutting techniques. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate the technical capabilities to execute the precise forest management requirements outlined in the timber sale prescription. The documentation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial contract opportunity for the right contractor. Paint and initial marking materials will be supplied by the DNR, which may reduce some initial equipment costs for bidders. Interested contractors should carefully review the detailed stand-specific requirements in the attached PDF, as each stand has unique harvesting specifications that will require careful planning and execution. The deadline for submission is September 3, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one week to prepare and submit their proposals.