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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking timber harvesting services for the "Colonel Compilation" timber sale located in Wexford County, covering 150.5 estimated acres across multiple sections of Township 24N, Range 11W. The procurement involves comprehensive forest management treatments across 11 different stands, utilizing techniques including low thinning, clearcut with retention, seed tree, single tree selection, overstory removal, group selection, and shelterwood methods. Specific timber species and forest types include planted red pine, aspen, natural jack pine, mixed northern hardwoods, and sugar maple. Contractors must follow precise marking instructions using green and orange paint, with GPS boundary data provided by the DNR. The project has a defined work schedule beginning immediately and requiring completion by July 1, 2026, with local contact Ban Lachman available at LachmanB@michigan.gov or 231-340-3607 for additional information. Key deliverables include detailed forest management treatments with specific requirements for tree marking, basal area ranges, species retention, and regeneration strategies.

The timber sale does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will need to source paint from the Manton Field Office and adhere to strict guidelines regarding marker allocation and documentation requirements. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the forest management prescription suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement appears open to qualified timber harvesting and forest management contractors with expertise in multiple silvicultural techniques and the ability to execute complex, multi-stand forest treatment plans. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability to implement precise forest management interventions across diverse forest types, with careful attention to ecological considerations and regeneration objectives. Contractors will be expected to work within the specified timeframe and meet the DNR's detailed prescription requirements for forest stand management and timber harvesting.