DNR - TSP GNA Grayling - GNA2 Cooke Dam Red Pine; 248. 7 acre

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division is soliciting timber marking and forest management services for the GNA2 Cooke Dam Red Pine project in Grayling, Michigan, encompassing 248.7 acres across five stands in Township 24N, Range 7E. The procurement requires contractors to perform timber marking, boundary line work, and timber cruising across multiple treatment areas, with specific emphasis on cut tree marking (CTM) operations in Stands 7, 33, and 44 (130 acres total) using a thinning-from-below prescription to remove approximately one-third of red pine stems while maintaining 100 basal area residual stands. Contractors must mark trees according to detailed specifications, maintain skid trails at minimum 14-foot widths, follow precise access and spacing requirements, and establish a new skid trail approximately one chain north along River Road to extend the River Road bicycle trail. Deliverables include marked trees with paint-supplied by DNR (requiring 24-hour notice for pickup), GPS data tracks of all marked boundaries using MobileMap technology, paint usage summaries, and personnel documentation identifying workers responsible for specific areas. Work must commence immediately with completion required by December 31, 2025, and interested parties must submit proposals by the June 25, 2025 due date. Contractors must meet qualifications including proper tree marking methodology, GPS proficiency with MobileMap systems, and strict adherence to marking criteria prohibiting trees with large diameter (20 inches or greater), plate-like bark, large lower limb development, or fire scars. Project contact is Garret Price at the Mio Field Office, with Cole Michaud serving as secondary contact for paint-related coordination.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific award value or budget range is listed in the available documentation. The project requires integration with existing DNR operations and procedures, including coordination with DNR paint supply logistics and compliance with MobileMap GPS technology standards already in use by the department. Contractors should be prepared to coordinate schedules with DNR operations staff and demonstrate familiarity with Michigan Department of Natural Resources forest management protocols and documentation requirements.