Sale of Timber Products Hough Memorial-Lewis County

Lewis County, New York is seeking proposals for the sale of timber products located on the Lewis County reforestation area at 8562-8586 State Route 812 in the Town of New Bremen. The county is looking for a qualified contractor to purchase and harvest an estimated 82.24 MBF of sawtimber, 31.53 cords of hardwood pulp, and 0.901 cords of softwood pulp. Proposals are due by 2:30 PM on March 8, 2024, and a site visit is scheduled for February 13, 2024 at 7:30 AM. The county intends to award the contract on April 2, 2024, with all work to be completed by April 2, 2026. Bidders must provide information on their experience, references, and submit a performance bond. The county encourages the use of local vendors and labor force, but this is not a requirement for the award.

This procurement is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The county reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and pricing terms include an initial 10% deposit with the remaining 90% due prior to commencement of harvesting or before December 1, 2024. The RFP does not provide any information on the possible award values or budget ranges.