DNR - TSP Gaylord - C 44 Hardwoods 2; 99. 9 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is seeking a timber sale contractor for the C 44 Hardwoods 2 project located in the Gaylord Management Unit. The procurement involves a single tree selection timber harvest across 99.9 acres in sections 35 and 36 of Township 32N, Range 05W, focusing on northern hardwood stands. Key deliverables include marking trees for harvest according to specific prescription guidelines, maintaining a target residual basal area of 80, and establishing regeneration gaps in strategic locations. Contractors must mark trees with an orange slash, prioritizing sugar maple, basswood, and underrepresented species while removing poorly formed and defective trees. Minimum diameter requirements include 10.6 inches for sawlogs and 4.6 inches for pulpwood. Technical requirements encompass GPS boundary work, paint line marking, and data upload from MobileMap to InventoryManager. The contract work can commence immediately and must be completed by September 1, 2025, with a strict requirement of no more than two markers per cruise unit and each marker having an assigned area to mark.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the document, the procurement appears open to qualified timber harvesting contractors with expertise in selective forestry practices. The DNR will supply paint through the Gaylord Field Office, and contractors should note that DNR staff will not be available on weekends or evenings. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the available documentation. The precise award value is not specified, but the comprehensive nature of the timber sale prescription suggests a substantial contract for a skilled forestry contractor. Interested parties must carefully review the detailed marking specifications and be prepared to execute a precise, environmentally conscious timber harvest that maintains forest health and regeneration potential. Contractors should be equipped with appropriate mapping and marking technologies to meet the DNR's technical requirements for data collection and forest management.