Forest Management and Timber Harvest Services

The City of Albany is seeking proposals for forest management and timber harvest services at the Alcove Reservoir Forestlands.

Albany, NY


General
Open (open)
RFP WAT 2026-04
Jun 08, 2026 02:00 PM
May 07, 2026 12:00 PM
$50,000.00
Minority-Owned Business (MBE)
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Contacts
Robert Magee
24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, USA

Alex Ashby
Description

The City of Albany, through its Water Board (AWB) and as administered by the City of Albany Department of Water & Water Supply, is soliciting proposals for forest management and timber harvest services. The services involve the sale of timber located on AWB property at the Alcove Reservoir Forestlands. The timber harvested is FSC Certified. The contract is expected to commence in July 2026 and expire on July 31, 2027, with the option for two one-year extensions. Key services include timber felling, skidding, and trucking, adhering to strict guidelines for marking, harvesting, and site restoration. Bidders must be Trained Logger Certified (TLC) or actively pursuing it, with a supervisor present. The minimum acceptable bid is $50,000, and a $10,000 performance bond is required.

Classification Codes
NAICS113310Logging
PSCF006Land Treatment Practices Services (plowing/clearing, etc.)
Smart Codes
timber harvestingforest managementlog trucking
Timeline
May 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Publication Date
Jul 08, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposals Due Date