Surplus Timber Harvest / DPWP

This contract is a competitive sealed‑bid sale of surplus timber located on a 54.7‑acre parcel in Holden, MA, administered by the City of Worcester. The city seeks a licensed Massachusetts timber harvester to remove approximately 201,697 board‑feet of saw‑timber, 152 cords of hardwood fuel‑wood, and 107.9 tons of soft‑wood pulpwood, while also improving about 1,300 ft of access road with crushed rock and maintaining water‑bars. The successful vendor must comply with strict environmental safeguards (oil spill prevention, sanitary waste handling, stream protection) and work‑day restrictions (no Sundays/holidays, off‑site by sundown). The contract is a fixed‑price sale with a minimum bid of $15,000, and the awarded vendor must provide a certified check before harvesting begins. The harvest must be completed by May 1 2024, with penalties for cutting unmarked trees and for non‑compliance with road‑work or environmental requirements. • Location: 54.7 acre timber parcel, Town of Holden, MA (access via Reservoir Street). • Scope: Harvest ~201,697 BF saw‑timber, 152 cords hardwood fuel‑wood, 107.9 tons soft‑wood pulpwood; construct/repair ~1,300 ft access road, maintain water‑bars. • Key Requirements: Licensed timber harvester, environmental protection measures, road work at contractor’s expense, strict work‑day & safety rules, certification of good‑faith, and payment by certified check prior to work.