DNR - TSP Cadillac - Old Man Forester; 231. 6 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Resources Division is soliciting a timber sale prescription contract for the Old Man Forester project located in Wexford County, spanning 231.6 acres across Sections 6, 7, and 18 in Township 24N, Range 11W. The procurement involves comprehensive timber harvesting and forest management services, with specific treatment approaches including clearcut, clearcut with retention, low thinning, and shelterwood treatments targeting red pine, aspen, and lowland conifer areas. Contractors must cut trees 2 inches or greater at diameter breast height (DBH), utilize green and orange paint to mark trees for cutting or retention, and provide detailed documentation including GPS boundary data and marker lists for each cruise unit. The contract work is scheduled to commence immediately and must be completed by July 1, 2026, with strict work schedule restrictions prohibiting operations on weekends and evenings. Contractors will be required to obtain paint supplies from the Manton Field Office and adhere to precise merchantable residual basal area specifications and product requirements for sawlogs and pulpwood.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly noted in the documentation, potential bidders will need specialized forestry and timber harvesting capabilities to successfully execute the contract. The solicitation appears open to qualified timber management contractors with demonstrated expertise in forest harvesting techniques and environmental conservation practices. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit mentions of technology integration requirements. Although a specific budget range is not outlined, the comprehensive nature of the timber sale prescription suggests a substantial contract value commensurate with the 231.6-acre management project. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical proficiency in forest management, precise cutting techniques, comprehensive documentation skills, and the ability to work within the DNR's prescribed operational constraints and environmental guidelines.