Standing_timber_Harvest_Raystown_Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering for sale one (1) item. Item 1 of timber is on approximately 210 acres named the Turtle Shell Timber Sale. Item one (1) of this sale is located on Raystown Lake Project in Huntingdon County, near Hesston, Pennsylvania. The sale area is approximately 210 acres and is being managed as follows:

Blocks 1 & 2 - 210 acres. The primary sawtimber species composition of designated timber consists of northern red oak, chestnut oak, and sugar maple. 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 NOT permitted for Block 1, treetops must remain on site.

An Erosion and Sedimentation Plan and Accident Prevention Plan shall be completed and approved by the Corps prior to the start of timber harvesting including First Aid/CPR certificates for all workers on site. In addition, Proof of Pennsylvania SFI® Professional Timber Harvester Training Program certification shall be provided prior to the start of timber harvesting.

HARDWOOD SAWTIMBER: 394,382 BF (1/4")

International HARDWOOD PULPWOOD: 5,800 Tons of pulpwood on approximately 210. The timber to be sold may be inspected by prospective purchasers. If you would like a formal pre-bid tour on Thursday 16 May 2024 please schedule with Project Forester, Glenn Werner or District Forester Andrew Willey.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 23, 2024, 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.**