DNR - TSP Cadillac - Compartment 63081; 97. 1 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a timber sale prescription for Compartment 63081, located in Missaukee County, involving 97.1 acres within Township 24N, Range 05W, Section 28. The procurement targets a comprehensive timber harvest across multiple forest stands including Aspen, Red Pine, Mixed Upland, White Pine, and Jack Pine. Contract work is scheduled to commence on 10/01/25 and must be completed by 07/01/2026, with specific timber management treatments including clearcut, group selection, and seed tree methods. Contractors must mark and harvest trees 2" or greater at diameter breast height, adhering to detailed retention guidelines such as leaving 1-3 white pine per acre and maintaining 3-10% retention in specific stands. The sale will be administered by Ben Lachman from the Manton Field Office, with contractors required to record and sync GPS data using Field Maps application and utilize orange and green paint markings for trees to be cut and retained. The proposal response is due by 10/21/2025, with all paint and specifications to be supplied by the Manton Field Office.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The DNR does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the technical timber harvesting capabilities. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract requires sophisticated forest management skills, GPS technology proficiency, and precise timber marking capabilities. The total contract value is not directly specified, but the complexity of managing 97.1 acres across multiple forest stands suggests a substantial project scope. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in selective timber harvesting, understanding of forest ecosystem management, and ability to work within strict DNR prescribed guidelines. The project involves multiple stands with varying management requirements, indicating that comprehensive forestry knowledge and precise implementation skills will be critical for successful contract execution.