DNR - TSP Gaylord - C 58 HDWD Marking Contract; 282 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a timber marking contractor for the C 58 HDWOOD Marking Contract encompassing 282 acres located in the Gaylord Management Unit within Oscoda County and Freeport Village. The contract involves timber marking and cruising services across seven hardwood forest stands (2, 6, 9, 11, 20, 21, and 20B) utilizing various silvicultural methods including single tree selection, crown thinning, and seed tree treatments. Key deliverables include marking of sawlogs and pulpwood according to specified minimum diameter-at-breast-height (DBH) specifications of 10.6 inches and 4.6 inches respectively, completion of timber cruising using Sample Tree Ratio methodology with a BAF of 10, collection and documentation of all cruise and GPS data to be uploaded to InventoryManager, and submission of personnel lists and paint usage summaries. The contract requires adherence to comprehensive environmental protections including maintenance of Natural Rivers Buffers ranging from 150 to 300 feet along stream corridors, protection of the North Country National Scenic Trail through marking restrictions and trail hardening specifications, and preservation of wildlife habitat features including aspen clones and snag material. Required qualifications include the ability to conduct both-sided tree marking with stump marks, coordinate with the DNR Gaylord Field Office (Zachary Crew, 989-732-3541 x5442), and ensure no more than two markers work in any cruise unit without prior approval. The work period runs from November 1, 2020, through September 1, 2021, with a proposal due date of August 28, 2020, allowing minimal time for bid preparation.

The contract documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational eligibility, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or specific award values or budget ranges. No information regarding potential cost ranges, estimated contract values, or evaluation criteria beyond technical compliance with marking and cruising specifications is provided in the available documents. The DNR will supply paint materials, requiring contractor coordination with the Gaylord Field Office for scheduling and paint arrangement logistics. The contract represents a competitive procurement opportunity for qualified timber marking and cruising contractors with experience in hardwood forest management and familiarity with DNR protocols and documentation requirements.