DNR - TSP Gaylord - C40 Marking Contract; 165. 5 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division is procuring a 165.5-acre timber sales preparation contract for a site located in Otsego County. The contract involves painting boundary lines, marking individual trees for harvest or retention, and performing a full timber cruise. Contractors must complete the work by September 1, 2023, with a possible start date as early as October 1, 2022. The prescribed treatments include thinning the stand to an average basal area of 80 square feet, establishing regeneration gaps, and protecting specific natural features. Contractors will be required to follow detailed marking specifications and provide data deliverables such as paint usage summaries and geospatial files. The contract is open to competitive bid, and pricing information is not included in the provided documentation.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is unknown. Funding for the project will be provided by the State of Michigan through the Department of Natural Resources, but the contract award value or budget range is not specified.