Otsego RA # 7, Arnold Lake State Forest; Stands B-9. 1, 9. 2, 12. 1, 15, 16. 2

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a procurement opportunity for the Sale of Forest Products within the Otsego RA # 7, Arnold Lake State Forest. The contract encompasses the sale of approximately 263.4 MBF of softwood and hardwood sawtimber, 168.9 cords of softwood pulp, and 9.4 cords of hardwood firewood. The procurement is specifically located in the Town of Millford, Otsego County, with a contract term extending through January 17, 2028. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by January 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with potential contract extensions available at the DEC's discretion. Extensions may be granted upon written request, not to exceed 12 months in a single extension and a total of 24 months across all extensions. Requests for extensions must be submitted in writing at least 60 days prior to the contract termination date.

The contract does not include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside designation, and no business entities have been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. The solicitation is open to businesses across all New York State counties, with no specific restrictions on vendor type or enterprise classification noted. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the sale of forest products, which suggests a potential revenue-generating opportunity for the selected contractor. The DEC will likely evaluate proposals based on standard criteria such as compliance with specifications, pricing, and the ability to meet the contract's forestry product requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full procurement documents to understand the complete scope of work, submission requirements, and evaluation process.