DNR - TSP GNA Grayling - GNA2 Gap; 339. 4 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a timber sale prescription in the Grayling Unit, specifically the GNA2 Gap timber sale covering 339.4 acres across multiple sections in T26N, R03E & R04E. The procurement involves two primary timber harvesting treatments: row thinning in five stands (129.8 acres) and clearcut operations in six stands (135.5 acres). Contractors will be required to follow precise marking guidelines, with a focus on well-formed, dominant red pine and selective cutting practices. The timber sale requires contractors to mark sawlogs at a minimum diameter of 10.6" and pulpwood at 4.6", maintaining a total merchantable residual basal area between 100-120. Specific deliverables include detailed paint marking, boundary work, and GPS tracking of harvested areas. The contract work is to begin immediately and must be completed by December 31, 2025, with proposal submissions due by June 25, 2025. Contractors must adhere to strict guidelines for row spacing, species priority rules, and management objectives for planted regeneration units and aspen management.

While the contract documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, potential bidders will need specialized forestry and timber harvesting expertise. The timber sale involves multiple forest stand types, including R5, R8, R9, J6, J8, and UM9 cover types, suggesting a need for advanced technical capabilities in selective logging and forest management. Although no incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors will need to demonstrate proficiency in precision timber harvesting, GPS tracking, and compliance with DNR forest management standards. The document does not provide a specific budget range or award value, but the extensive acreage and complex harvesting requirements indicate a significant contract opportunity. Interested bidders should carefully review the detailed prescription in the DNR_Grayling_GNA2 Gap.pdf document to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and forest management objectives.