DNR - TSP Gaylord - C 19 Marking Contract; 122. 9 acres

The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division, is seeking a contractor to perform Timber Sales Prep work for the C 19 Marking Contract in Otsego County. The contract requires the contractor to complete paint line work, boundary GPS, timber marking specifications, and timber cruising on approximately 122.9 acres across two stands. The work must be completed by September 1, 2023, and the contractor may begin immediately. The project involves thinning stands to specific basal area targets, establishing regeneration gaps, and avoiding marking of underrepresented species. The contractor must provide a list of names for those who marked or cruised each unit, a summary of paint used, and upload all data to the DNR's InventoryManager system. The contractor must meet specific standards for marking lines against private land and coordinate with the DNR's schedule for paint supply.

The contract does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The posting does not provide any information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration. The contract does require the contractor to provide pricing for the total merchantable residual basal area, number of regeneration gaps per acre, and number of girdled trees per acre, but the posting does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.