The NE Smith Timber Sale is located within Section 32, T32N-R22W, on the State's Stillwater Unit. Approximately 4,061 tons, consisting primarily of Douglas-fir, grand fir, and larch sawlogs.
The NE Smith Timber Sale is located within Section 32, T32N-R22W, on the State's Stillwater Unit. Approximately 4,061 tons, consisting primarily of Douglas-fir, grand fir, and larch sawlogs is offered for sale.
Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on August 2, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $3,576.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the stumpage for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond.
The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 45 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office, in Kalispell (406-751-2240), or the Stillwater Unit Office in Olney, MT (406-881-2371).
If you have specific questions regarding the sale contact Mike McMahon at the Stillwater Unit Office (406-881-2670).