This contract governs the sale and harvesting of approximately 236 acres of mixed pine and hardwood timber owned by Stephen F. Austin State University. The university will receive timber on a “pay‑as‑cut” basis, with the contractor responsible for cutting, removing, and delivering timber, as well as maintaining roads and complying with Texas Best Management Practices. A $5,000 pre‑payment is required, after which payments are made weekly based on tonnage delivered. The award was given to Scull Timber Co., Inc., and the work must be completed within a six‑month window, with a possible six‑month extension.
• Scope: Harvest 236.19 ac of timber (corridor, leave‑tree, and clear‑cut areas) using pay‑as‑cut pricing.
• Timeline: Proposals due Feb 14 2020; work to begin Feb 2020 and finish by Aug 2020 (possible extension).
• Requirements: Texas Pro Logger certification preferred, extensive insurance coverage, weekly accountability documentation, and adherence to environmental safeguards.