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

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division is seeking qualified contractors to perform timber sale prescription services on the Baraga Management Unit, specifically for the GNA2 North Ketchum Lake project covering approximately 224.4 acres located in Town 45N, Range 36W, Sections 26 and 27. The primary services include single-tree selection timber marking and cruise services requiring contractors to mark trees for removal according to specified silvicultural standards while maintaining a residual basal area of 70-90 square feet per acre. Key deliverables encompass timber marking by qualified personnel, installation of approximately one 66-by-66-foot regeneration gap per three acres, painting of boundary and interior payment unit lines, GPS documentation of regeneration gap locations in KML format, personnel documentation for each marked or cruised unit, and a summary of paint usage. The project prioritizes removal of high-risk trees (diseased, structurally damaged, or mature aspen), quality development through crop tree release, density management, and regeneration gap creation, with merchantable products including sawlogs (minimum 10.6 inches diameter at breast height) and pulpwood (minimum 4.6 inches diameter at breast height). Contractors must coordinate scheduling with the local contact, Tyler Ritchie (906-221-0318), with work commencing immediately and completion required by October 31, 2025. The due date for proposals is June 25, 2025, and contractors must comply with specific restrictions including DNR Forest Resources Division identification of individual marker work, limitation to two markers per cruise unit without prior approval, individual assigned areas rather than strips for each marker, reservation of snags and den trees, and adherence to riparian management criteria and buffers.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or incumbent vendors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Contractors must possess the qualifications and expertise necessary to perform professional timber marking and cruising services in compliance with Michigan DNR specifications and silvicultural standards. The DNR will supply paint from Crystal Falls, and contractors must coordinate with the local contact regarding any site-specific conditions, including consultation if stick nests are encountered during operations. Interested parties should contact Tyler Ritchie at 906-221-0318 to confirm scheduling and clarify any operational requirements prior to proposal submission.