Ottawa NF Sasquatch Timber Mark and Cruise

The USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch is seeking timber marking and cruising services for the Sasquatch sale area in the Ottawa National Forest. This call order is restricted to current Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders. Located near Watersmeet, Michigan, the project involves hardwood selection and clearcut marking across 14 payment units. Amendment 0002 reduced the project area from 689 to 382 total acres. Work includes marking and cruising via the Sample Tree Cruising (STR) method and following the Ottawa National Forest Timber Theft Prevention Plan (TTPP), which requires paint reconciliation and GPS data for sample trees and unit boundaries. Quotes are due June 18, 2026, and all work must be completed by November 30, 2026. Amendment 0002 provides the conformed solicitation, finalizing the project at 382 acres, down from the original 689. It includes updated marking instructions and a revised Schedule of Items for 14 payment units. This project covers 382 acres in Gogebic County, Michigan, within the Sasquatch sale area. The work includes 344 acres of hardwood selection across 12 units and 38 acres of clearcut across two units.