Standing_Timber_Harvest_B-20-03
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering for sale one (1) item. Item 1 of timber is on approximately 194.40 acres named the Lost Farms Timber Sale. Item one (1) of this sale is located on the southern portion of the Raystown Lake Project in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The sale area is 194.40 acres and is being managed as follows: 4.76 acres of clearcut, 39.94 acres of thinning, and 149.70 acres of shelterwood. The main sawtimber species composition of designated timber consists of yellow poplar, red maple, black oak, and chestnut oak. Previously used haul roads, log landings and skid trails exist therefore site impacts with respect to new construction will be minimal. Whole-tree chipping is prohibited. An Erosion and Sedimentation Plan and Accident Prevention Plan shall be completed and approved by the Corps prior to the start of timber harvesting. In addition, Proof of Pennsylvania SFI® Professional Timber Harvester Training Program certification shall be provided prior to the start of timber harvesting.
HARDWOOD SAWTIMBER: 194,318 BF (1/4") International
HARDWOOD PULPWOOD: 8,020 Tons of hardwood pulpwood and 611 Tons of pine pulpwood on approximately 194.40.
The timber to be sold may be inspected by prospective purchasers ONLY ON FRIDAY 18 October 2019 AT 9:00 a.m weather conditions permitting. Pre-bid tour attendees shall meet at the Weaver Falls Boat Launch near Saxton, PA. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Thursday October 24, 2019, by the Acquisition, Management, and Disposal Section, Real Estate Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1011, and then publicly opened.
Forms for use in submitting bids are attached to this post you will find and Invitation For Bid pdf file. This pdf file contains the terms and conditions of the sale, the procedure for submitting bids, and description of the timber all of which are contained in the attached Invitation for Bid. **Always look for the most recent attached pdf as updates can be made to the invitation for bid should corrections be made or more information becomes available.** Interested parties may reach either Mr. Andrew Willey for questions pertaining to bidding or the contract by phone at (757) 201-7804 or for questions pertaining to the timber or arranging attendance to the timber sale area viewing please contact Mr. Glenn Werner at (814) 658-6807 or (814) 386-1995 prior to the date and time of bid opening. It is suggested to contact the individuals listed above prior to the week of bid opening. **Important please ensure all instructions for bidding are followed, ensure that your bid makes it to the appropriate location ON TIME, mail it early if in doubt.**
Andrew G. Willey, Forester, Phone 7572017804, Email andrew.g.willey@usace.army.mil
