Redden State Forest Commercial Thinning Timber Sale

The Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking bids for commercial thinning and removal of approximately 96 acres of timber at Redden State Forest near Ellendale.

Delaware > Department of Agriculture > Forest Service


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AGR-FS202702R
Oct 21, 2026 05:00 PM
1 year
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
chris.miller@delaware.gov
+13026984548
2320 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, USA
Submission Instructions
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Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service, 2320 S DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Proposal Form, $5,000 certified-check bid deposit, Non-Collusion Statement
Description

The Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting bids for commercial row thinning and removal of pulpwood and sawtimber from approximately 96 acres in Stand 24 at Redden State Forest. The selected buyer must provide all labor and equipment, harvest only designated trees, maintain a residual basal area of 70 square feet per acre, remove skid roads on 50-foot centers and unacceptable growing stock between rows, minimize damage to residual trees, and comply with applicable forestry, erosion-control, safety, restoration, and environmental requirements. Bids are evaluated primarily on the bid amount, with additional consideration for prior harvesting evaluations, ability to perform the contract requirements, and equipment. Each bid must include a $5,000 certified-check deposit, the completed proposal form, harvesting crew names and references, and the required non-collusion statement. The contract term is 365 calendar days after execution, and the successful buyer must maintain specified liability, workers’ compensation, and property-damage insurance.

Classification Codes
NAICS113110Timber Tract Operations
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
commercial timber harvestingforest thinningtimber sale
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026-Solicitation Advertisement Date
Oct 21, 2026 05:00 PM-Bid Response Deadline and Public Opening (optional)
Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Liability insurance — $100,000.00
  • Liability insurance — $300,000.00
  • Property damage insurance — $50,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — $5,000.00
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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