Sealed bid timber sale for jack pine and aspen clearcut final harvest in Otsego County, MI. Sale date October 20, 2026 at Gaylord Management Unit. Advertised price $3,**** 1,508 cords. Bond of $2,500 required within 21 days of award. 10% down payment due within 21 days. Operations terminate December 31, 2028. No extensions. Harvesting in payment unit 2 restricted to snow-free period. Bidder advised to inspect sale area.
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Total payment must be paid in advance or according to schedule: 10% within 21 days of award, then per unit before cutting. a ten percent 10 of the sale value must be paid within 21 days of the sale award.
Contract awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price. will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest sealed bid price.
Bids must be at or above the advertised price for each product and species. bids must be at or above the following advertised price for each product and species.
Liquidated damages for damaged timber: $400 per special protection tree, $250 per acre for damaged seedlings in payment unit 2. the purchaser shall pay 400 as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages for each special protection tree cut or damaged.
The bidder is advised to inspect the sale area. the bidder is advised to inspect the sale area and review the location, estimated volumes, operating costs and contract terms.
Cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass. cutting in any sale or unit without the required advance payment would be considered a trespass.
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