DNR - TSP Cadillac - KF Tree Mix; 297. 8 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is seeking a timber sale contractor for the KF Tree Mix project located in the Cadillac Management Unit within Wexford County. The procurement involves comprehensive forest management activities across 297.8 acres, encompassing multiple forest stands in Township 24N, Range 10/11W, Sections 6 and 1-2. The contractor will be responsible for executing a complex timber sale prescription that includes systematic thinning of planted red pine, clearcut with retention for maple/beech and aspen stands, and low thinning of white pine stands. Specific deliverables include precise GPS mapping, paint line demarcation, and detailed documentation of the marking process, with green paint used to mark trees to be retained and orange paint to mark trees for cutting. The contract work is scheduled to begin immediately and must be completed by July 1, 2026, with strict guidelines on contractor work schedules, including limitations on weekend and evening operations. The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025, with proposals due by September 3, 2025, and all paint materials will be supplied from the Manton Field Office.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contractor will need specialized forestry expertise and equipment to successfully execute the timber sale prescription. The project requires technical proficiency in forest management techniques, GPS mapping, precise tree marking, and adherence to strict DNR guidelines. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The contractor must demonstrate capability in systematic forest thinning, clearcut procedures with retention strategies, and meticulous documentation of forest management activities. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the 297.8-acre timber sale suggests a significant project scope with potential substantial financial value. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate advanced skills in forestry management, precise tree marking techniques, and the ability to work within the DNR's specific operational constraints and environmental management protocols.