DNR - TSP Escanaba - Comp 94 Dickinson Contract; 179 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is seeking bids for a 179-acre timber stand improvement contract in Dickinson County. The contract involves crown thinning of northern hardwood stands in Compartments 6, 21, and 33, with specific marking and cruising specifications provided. The work can begin immediately and must be completed by September 1, 2025. Contractors must follow the "Complete Marker" approach, prioritizing selection of trees to target a basal area of 80 (with an acceptable range of 70-90), while avoiding marking of oak, pine, hemlock, and cedar. Access to the stands will be challenging, requiring coordination with the contract administrator. A pre-contract meeting is required to ensure compliance with all contract requirements.

The procurement is open to all qualified contractors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DNR will provide paint and cruise layout files, and the contract administrator will work closely with the selected contractor. While an incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, the contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided information.