Summary of Specifications:
Planning, preparation, supervision & administration of timber sales for the City of Oneonta. Timber sale was last undertaken in 1995, and is now desirable, particularly in light of invasive insect species endangering hardwoods in NYS. Tasks will include but not be limited to: • Expert marking of timber to be harvested using NYSDEC Forestry Best Management Practices in City watershed area as well as Oneonta Airport property, Wilber Park, Neahwa Park and the City municipal complex on Silas Lane. • Making a 100% inventory of timber to be sold (marked trees) • Locating & marking main skid trail(s) & landing(s). • Preparation of timber sale prospectus. • Assist City in preparation of bid documents & promoting bid (identifying potential bidders, etc.) Conduct Timber viewing & walk-through(s). Notify potential timber buyers by mailed prospectuses. Supply copies of the prospectus and bid form to the City prior to solicitation of bids. Supply a list of potential bidders to the City. The City will advertise the sale and receive all bids. • Evaluation of bids received, recommendation as to successful bidder(s). • Assist City in contract preparation, ensuring that payment is received by City prior to harvesting and that proof of liability insurance and workmen’s compensation insurance has been provided to the City. • Guide & inspect harvesting operations & cleanup operations, ensuring that all punchlist terms have been completed including Waterbars, Regrading and Reseeding. • Re-marking of property lines.
