Redden State Forest - Appenzellar Tract - Timber Sale

Delaware’s Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting a commercial timber harvest of a 39‑acre stand (Appenzellar Tract) in Redden State Forest. The vendor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to harvest approximately 155,400 board feet of mixed species timber, follow strict Best Management Practices, restore roads and landing sites, and maintain required insurance. The award will be based primarily on the lowest stumpage price (per MBF) with modest points for past performance and equipment capability. The contract runs for one year from execution, with a $5,000 bid deposit required and a 30‑day window to sign the contract after award. • Harvest 155,400 BF of timber (approx. 510 trees) on a 39‑acre tract. • Must submit a sealed bid by 1:00 p.m., 25 Mar 2026, including a $5,000 certified‑check deposit. • Evaluation weighted 75 % on bid amount (stumpage price), 15 % on past performance, 5 % each for crew capability and equipment. • Vendor responsible for site restoration, environmental protection, and maintaining specified insurance limits.