Redden State Forest Commercial Thinning Timber Sale

This solicitation is for a commercial thinning timber sale in Redden State Forest, encompassing approximately 186.2 acres. The sale is located at the corner of Savannah Road and Rudd Road, 1 mile east of Georgetown, Delaware. The contract requires the use of a savanna thinning method, with specific residual basal area requirements and removal of skid roads. For stands 3 & 5, the residual basal area should be 50 sqft/ac with skid roads removed on 75 centers. For stand 4, the residual basal area should be 60 sqft/ac with skid roads removed on 50-foot centers. The contract duration is 365 calendar days after the execution of the agreement. Bidders must submit proposals on the provided form, including a bid deposit of $5,000 in the form of a certified check. The contract award is expected within thirty (30) calendar days from the bid opening.