Commercial Timber Sale - Redden State Forest - Ellendale Tract

The State of Delaware is soliciting a qualified logging contractor to perform a commercial row‑thinning timber sale on approximately 109 acres of the Redden State Forest (Ellendale Tract). The contractor must harvest pulpwood and saw‑timber, maintain a residual basal area of 60 sf/acre, restore roads and landing sites, protect water resources, and comply with erosion‑control and safety standards. A $5,000 bid deposit is required, and the award will be based largely on equipment capability and price per ton. The contract runs for one year from signing, with weekly payment based on verified haul/weight slips. • Perform commercial row‑thinning on ~109 acres, leaving 60 sf/acre residual basal area. • Provide all required equipment, crew references, insurance (≥ $100k per person/$300k per occurrence liability), and obtain a Delaware erosion‑control permit before work begins. • Submit a notarized proposal with price per ton, crew list, and $5,000 certified‑check deposit by 1:00 p.m. on May 7 2026.