Commercial Timber Sale - Redden State Forest - Rayne Tract

The Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a qualified contractor to perform commercial thin‑ing of approximately 186 acres of timber on Redden State Forest (stands 3, 4, 5) using the savanna thinning method. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and related services, meet specific basal‑area and skid‑road spacing requirements, adhere to environmental BMPs, submit weekly haul/weight documentation for payment, and maintain required insurance. The contract is a sealed‑bid, one‑year agreement with the possibility of a short‑term extension. • Thin approximately 186 acres of forest, achieving prescribed residual basal‑area and skid‑road spacing. • Submit price per ton of stumpage; weekly payments based on verified tonnage harvested. • Provide $5,000 bid deposit, maintain specified liability and workers‑comp coverage, and comply with environmental permits and safety standards.