Bald Eagle State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale 072025BC08 – Grapevine Alley

This solicitation is for a 69‑acre timber stumpage sale on Stover Gap, Miles Township, Centre County, PA. The State Forest is offering saw‑timber and pulp‑wood volumes under a competitive bid process, requiring a $6,000 bid‑deposit, minimum lump‑sum bid of $80,931.91, and a performance‑deposit based on the awarded amount. The work includes selective tree felling, construction of a haul road, six log landings, limestone delivery, site‑specific seeding, and strict environmental and safety constraints (e.g., no whole‑tree harvesting, quarantine compliance, and seasonal haul restrictions). Bidders must submit an electronic bid via Bid Express by the August 19 2026 deadline and provide required certifications (FSC/SFI) and training documentation. • 69‑acre parcel with estimated 370 MBF saw‑timber and 218 HCF pulp‑wood (≈ $86.2 k + $0.7 k value). • Mandatory $6,000 bid‑deposit and minimum bid of $80,931.91; performance bond ranges 10‑25 % of contract value. • Scope includes road construction, limestone delivery, log landings, seeding (≈ 1 acre), slash removal, and compliance with USDA quarantines and SFI training.