DNR - TSP GNA Baraga - GNA2 North Ketchum Lake; 224. 4 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is soliciting bids for a timber sale prescription designated as GNA2 North Ketchum Lake (Sale Number 12-801-26), located in Baraga County. The procurement involves a single-tree selection timber harvest covering 224.4 acres in Township 45N, Range 36W, Sections 26 and 27, accessible via USFS 3350 (Bush Creek Road). The primary objectives include timber improvement through selective tree removal, targeting an initial basal area reduction from 111-140 ft2/ac to a residual basal area of 70-90 ft2/ac. Contractors will be required to remove high-risk, diseased, or structurally damaged trees while preserving quality crop trees, with a specific focus on maintaining desirable species like black cherry, hemlock, spruce, and white pine. The contract work can commence immediately and must be completed by October 31, 2025, with a planned year of entry in 2026. Timber marking will utilize blue slashes to designate sawlogs (minimum 10.6" DBH) and pulpwood (minimum 4.6" DBH), with strict adherence to riparian management criteria. The proposal submission deadline is June 25, 2025, and interested parties can contact Tyler Ritchie at (906) 221-0318 or RitchieT1@michigan.gov for additional information.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the timber sale appears to be open to qualified forestry contractors with expertise in selective harvesting and forest management. The solicitation does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the technical capabilities required to execute the timber sale prescription. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the documents do not provide detailed information about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be a standard timber sale opportunity focused on forest management and selective harvesting. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the scope of work involves 224.4 acres of timber selection and removal, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor. Interested contractors should carefully review the detailed marking specifications and forest management guidelines outlined in the DNR document to ensure compliance with the timber sale requirements.