DNR - TSP Grayling - Comp 174 Contract Pine; 135. 7 acres

The State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division is seeking a contractor to provide Timber Sales Preparation services for a 135.7-acre thinning operation in a planted red pine stand located in Crawford County. The scope of work includes paint line and area calculations, timber marking, and timber cruising as detailed in the attached Timber Sale Prescription document. The contract work must be completed by August 1, 2024, and the contractor will be required to upload all data and GPS files to the Department's InventoryManager system upon completion. Pricing will be based on the bid amount per acre for the estimated 135.7 acres, and the Department will provide the paint and coordinate the contractor's work schedule with their paint supply availability.

This is a State Forest Timber Sale contract, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific project. Interested parties must submit their proposals by August 30, 2023, and the Department will evaluate the bids based on the qualifications and experience of the contractor.