DNR - TSP GNA Baraga - GNA2 Rough Rider; 161. 4 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Forest Resources Division is soliciting a timber sale contract for the GNA2 Rough Rider project located in Baraga County, covering 161.4 estimated acres across Township 47N, Range 44W, Sections 1 and 2. The procurement involves a selective thinning timber sale with specific forest management objectives, focusing on single tree selection treatment in northern hardwood stands. The contract requires contractors to selectively thin hardwood forests while maintaining an all-age stand structure, with a maximum tree diameter of 18 inches at breast height. Key deliverables include carefully marking trees for removal using blue paint, with specific guidelines favoring species like oak, hemlock, white pine, and cedar. The timber sale is structured into two payment units: Payment Unit 1 (49.4 acres with initial basal area of 141-170) and Payment Unit 2 (112.0 acres with initial basal area of 111-140). Contract work can commence immediately and must be completed by July 31, 2025, with a detailed prescription requiring adherence to "The Complete Marker" guidelines and specific marking specifications.

The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will need specialized forestry management skills and equipment to execute the precise timber selection and removal requirements. Access to the site requires navigation from Bergland via M28 and Ethelwood Grade, following an old railroad grade. While specific budget ranges are not provided, the procurement involves comprehensive forest management with intricate selection criteria. Additional requirements include preserving den and nest trees, retaining specific tree species, and maintaining a basal area between 70-90 square feet after thinning. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in selective forestry practices, understanding of ecological forest management principles, and capability to execute precise tree marking and removal techniques in compliance with DNR's detailed prescription.