DNR - TSP Cadillac - Mark My Dream; 267. 4 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a timber harvesting contractor for the "Mark My Dream" timber sale located in Wexford County, covering 267.4 estimated acres across multiple sections of Township 24N, Range 12W. The procurement involves a timber sale prescription focusing on Northern Hardwood forest management, with two primary stands requiring different selective harvesting techniques. Stand 6, comprising 250.3 acres, will be treated through Single Tree Selection, while Stand 89, covering 17.1 acres, will undergo Group Selection. The contractor must thin the forest to a 70 basal area, with acceptable ranges between 60 and 80 BA, and create specific forest management gaps in Stand 89 to promote advanced maple regeneration. Specific deliverables include providing GPS data, submitting a list of names who marked each cruise unit, and presenting a summary of paint used during marking. The contract work can commence immediately and must be completed by July 1, 2026, with the proposal due date set for September 3, 2025. Contractors will be required to use specific color-coded paint for marking boundaries and trees, with paint available from the Manton Field Office.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contractor must adhere to strict DNR work restrictions. These include limiting markers to two per cruise unit and maintaining compliance with the DNR's established work schedule. The documentation does not specify a precise award value or budget range for this timber sale contract. No incumbent vendors are listed, and there are no apparent requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology. The contractor will need specialized forestry skills, understanding of selective harvesting techniques, and the ability to work within precise forest management guidelines. The successful bidder must demonstrate expertise in Northern Hardwood forest management, proficiency in GPS data collection, and the capability to execute precise tree marking and harvesting protocols as specified by the DNR's Forest Resources Division in the Cadillac Management Unit.