DNR - TSP Gwinn - Comp 49; 220. 3 acres

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division is seeking a contractor for a timber harvesting contract in Gwinn, Marquette County. The contract involves single tree selection harvesting of approximately 220 acres of northern hardwood stands in Compartment 49. The contractor will be responsible for marking all stands, painting boundary lines, GPS-ing all sale lines and regeneration gaps, and providing data and paint usage summary. The total residual basal area should be maintained between 70-90 square feet, and one 50-foot or 75-foot radius regeneration gap per acre or every two acres is required. Detailed specifications for the timber marking, including minimum diameters, paint colors, and marking patterns for sawlogs and pulpwood, are provided. Cruise data will be provided, and the contractor must furnish the DNR with plot data showing the residual basal area per acre for the payment units. The contract work can begin immediately and must be completed by August 1, 2025.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.