Redden State Forest Commercial Thinning Timber Sale

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is seeking bids for a commercial thinning timber sale on approximately 109 acres in Redden State Forest.

Delaware AGR


General
Closed (past due)
AGR2608R-TIMBER
May 07, 2026 05:00 PM
Apr 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Chris Miller
chris.miller@delaware.gov
+13026984548
2320 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, USA
Description

This solicitation is for a commercial thinning timber sale on approximately 109 acres in Redden State Forest, located near Georgetown, Delaware. The sale involves thinning pulpwood and sawtimber according to specific prescriptions, including maintaining a residual basal area of 60 sq ft/acre and removing unacceptable growing stock between rows. The contract duration is 365 calendar days from the execution of the contract agreement, with provisions for extensions. Bidders must submit proposals on the provided form, including crew names and references, and are invited to attend the public bid opening. A bid deposit of $5,000 is required.

Classification Codes
NAICS115310Support Activities for Forestry
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
timber harvestingcommercial thinningforest management