Forestry Consultant - Oswayo

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking consulting forestry services for timber management and sales at the Oswayo State Fish Hatchery located in Potter County. The contract covers approximately 1,203 acres, with roughly 900 acres of woodland, including hatchery operational areas and water source protection zones. Consulting services will be required to develop and implement comprehensive timber management strategies, potentially including assessment, planning, and potential timber sales. The procurement opportunity was posted on March 17, 2017, with proposals due by April 6, 2017, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately three weeks. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, the consultant will likely need demonstrated expertise in forestry management, timber assessment, environmental conservation, and familiarity with state fish hatchery operations and ecological preservation protocols.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity description. The absence of clear information about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or vendor restrictions suggests a standard procurement process. Similarly, details about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific budget ranges were not provided in the original document. Potential respondents would be expected to possess professional forestry consulting credentials, likely including relevant state certifications, prior experience with state conservation properties, and technical capabilities for comprehensive land and timber management assessments. Given the scale of the property (1,203 acres) and the specialized nature of the work, the contract would likely be suitable for established forestry consulting firms with experience in environmental management and state agency interactions.