DNR - TSP Newberry - Compartment 116 Contract; 183. 6 acres

The state of Michigan, through the Department of Natural Resources - Forest Resources Division, is seeking bids for a Timber Sales Prep contract for approximately 183.6 acres in the Newberry Management Unit, Compartment 116, located in Luce County. The scope of work includes painting boundary lines, conducting timber cruising to collect detailed data, and delivering all associated GIS files and data. The contract requires adherence to specific technical specifications for timber marking, cruising, and harvesting operations, and the work must be completed by September 1, 2023. Bidders must have the necessary expertise and equipment to perform the required activities, which include clearcut regeneration, retention of selected tree species, and GPS data collection.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scope of work suggests it may be a mid-range to larger-scale forestry management project for the state.