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 an estimated 267.4 acres across multiple sections of Township 24N, Range 12W. The procurement involves a comprehensive timber harvest with two primary treatment approaches: Single Tree Selection for specific stands and Group Selection for stand 89. Contractors will be responsible for marking trees to be cut with orange paint, following northern hardwoods marking guidelines, and maintaining a total merchantable residual basal area between 60-80. Key objectives include thinning stands to 70 basal area, cutting specific tree species like aspen, ironwood, and beech, and creating strategic forest management gaps to promote regeneration. The contract work can commence immediately and must be completed by July 1, 2026, with specific requirements for GPS tracking, boundary marking, and adherence to precise paint line protocols. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in forest management, understanding of northern hardwood ecosystems, and ability to execute precise selective harvesting techniques.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated in the document, potential bidders should be prepared to meet the DNR's technical and operational standards for timber harvesting. The procurement appears to be open to qualified forestry contractors with specialized equipment and expertise in selective timber harvesting. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the project. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the detailed timber sale prescription, which provides comprehensive guidelines for tree selection, harvesting methods, and forest management objectives. The project represents an opportunity for forestry professionals to engage in a sophisticated forest management initiative that balances ecological preservation with sustainable timber production in the Cadillac Management Unit.