Timber Sale Sugar Bush Road Timber Sale (Revenue Contract)
ID: 2121741
• State: New York
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Background
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is soliciting bids for the harvest of timber located on Dubuar Memorial Forest in Wanakena, NY, within St. Lawrence County. The goal of this contract is to manage and harvest approximately 103 acres of timber, ensuring compliance with New York State Best Management Practices for Water Quality (BMPs). The timber sale includes various species and grades of wood, with specific instructions for harvesting and road upgrades necessary for access.
Work Details
The contract involves the following key tasks:
1. Harvesting timber from designated blocks:
- Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 6: Cut all trees marked with blue paint.
- Blocks 4, 7, 8, and 9: Cut all trees except those marked with orange paint; this includes cutting all beech down to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 1 inch.
- Block 5: Cut all trees.
2. Upgrading Sugar Bush Road for access to the harvest area:
- Upgrade approximately 1.3 miles of Sugar Bush Road by adding ten (10) new culverts (18” diameter), replacing nine (9) existing culverts with new ones (18” diameter), and replacing one existing culvert with a new one (24” diameter).
- Install geotextile fabric spanning the width of the roadway topped with a minimum of 12 inches of material in specified areas.
- Clean out existing ditches using an excavator or similar equipment and redefine as needed.
- Top dress the parking area (minimum size: 50 feet x 50 feet) with gravel.
3. Compliance with safety regulations and BMPs during harvesting operations.
Period of Performance
The contract term is from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2027. Timber showing is scheduled for May 13, 2025.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Dubuar Memorial Forest in Wanakena, NY, specifically accessed via State Route 3.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a performance bond in the amount of $5,000 upon execution of the contract. All bidders must have at least one 'Trained Logger Certified' or equivalent supervisor on site during harvesting operations. Any subcontractors used must be approved by SUNY ESF in writing prior to their arrival on site.
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is soliciting bids for the harvest of timber located on Dubuar Memorial Forest in Wanakena, NY, within St. Lawrence County. The goal of this contract is to manage and harvest approximately 103 acres of timber, ensuring compliance with New York State Best Management Practices for Water Quality (BMPs). The timber sale includes various species and grades of wood, with specific instructions for harvesting and road upgrades necessary for access.
Work Details
The contract involves the following key tasks:
1. Harvesting timber from designated blocks:
- Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 6: Cut all trees marked with blue paint.
- Blocks 4, 7, 8, and 9: Cut all trees except those marked with orange paint; this includes cutting all beech down to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 1 inch.
- Block 5: Cut all trees.
2. Upgrading Sugar Bush Road for access to the harvest area:
- Upgrade approximately 1.3 miles of Sugar Bush Road by adding ten (10) new culverts (18” diameter), replacing nine (9) existing culverts with new ones (18” diameter), and replacing one existing culvert with a new one (24” diameter).
- Install geotextile fabric spanning the width of the roadway topped with a minimum of 12 inches of material in specified areas.
- Clean out existing ditches using an excavator or similar equipment and redefine as needed.
- Top dress the parking area (minimum size: 50 feet x 50 feet) with gravel.
3. Compliance with safety regulations and BMPs during harvesting operations.
Period of Performance
The contract term is from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2027. Timber showing is scheduled for May 13, 2025.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Dubuar Memorial Forest in Wanakena, NY, specifically accessed via State Route 3.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a performance bond in the amount of $5,000 upon execution of the contract. All bidders must have at least one 'Trained Logger Certified' or equivalent supervisor on site during harvesting operations. Any subcontractors used must be approved by SUNY ESF in writing prior to their arrival on site.
Overview
Opportunity Type
Discretionary procurements between $50,000 and $750,000
Opportunity ID
2121741
Response Deadline
May 27, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
April 24, 2025
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Source Notes
Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000
(Agency Estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 4/24/25 State University of New York (SUNY) in New York issued Discretionary procurements between $50,000 and $750,000 Timber Sale Sugar Bush Road Timber Sale (Revenue Contract) with ID 2121741 due 5/27/25.
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Agriculture, Forestry, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal - Consulting & Other Services
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