Timbersale and Cut - Watkins Town Forest - Lawrence Rd

Town of
Merrimack, New Hampshire
6 Baboosic Lake Rd * Merrimack, NH 03054 * www.merrimacknh.gov
2026
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
TIMBERSALE AND CUT
WATKINS - LAWRENCE RD
TOWN OF MERRIMACK
NEW HAMPSHIRE

TOWN OF MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TOWN
_______________________________________________
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6 Baboosic Lake Road Tel: 603-424-7075
Merrimack, NH 03054
INVITATION TO BID
Bids will be received by the Town of Merrimack, New Hampshire, until 2:30 PM on Friday,
August 7, 2026, for the harvesting and purchase of the total approximate saw log volume of timber
identified below from the Watkins Town Forest -Lawrence Rd, in the Town of Merrimack,
Hillsborough County, State of New Hampshire. The work shall be completed by March 15, 2027.
BEDFORD VOLUME MERRIMACK VOLUME
Orange Paint Blue Paint
Species Estimated Harvest Species Estimated Harvest
Volume (BF) Volume (BF)
White Pine 42,995 White Pine 69,640
Hemlock 3,460 Hemlock 4,155
Red Maple 1,900 White Oak 2,115
Black/Scarlet Oak 510 Red Pine 1,725
Red Oak 135 Red Maple 1,155
Sub-total 49,000 Red Oak 290
Cordwood 12 cords Black/Scarlet Oak 220
Fuel Chips 450 tons Sub-total 79,300
Cordwood 30 cords
Fuel Chips/Pulp 1,200 tons
Time and effort spent for bid preparation is the responsibility of the bidder. The act of submitting
a bid is considered to be full acknowledgement that the bidder has inspected the sites and is familiar
with the conditions. A mandatory walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at
10:30 AM and to meet near 36 Lawrence Rd, Merrimack NH 03054.
Four copies of the bids shall be marked "Bid on Standing Timber Sale at Lawrence Rd" and
delivered to the Town of Merrimack, Finance Department at located at 6 Baboosic Lake Rd,
Merrimack, NH by the date and time specified above.
The Successful bidder agrees to pay 10% of the bid upon signing the contract. The remaining
balance will be paid on a weekly basis once work has begun. Mill scale slips will also be provided
along with payment on a weekly basis. Trip tickets will be collected by the Forester on a weekly
basis. The project shall be completed March 15, 2027.
A performance bond of $2,000.00 will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will be required to provide an insurance certificate confirming the following
insurance coverage: worker's compensation insurance as required by the State of New Hampshire;

TOWN OF MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TOWN
_______________________________________________
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
6 Baboosic Lake Road Tel: 603-424-7075
Merrimack, NH 03054
broad-form comprehensive general liability insurance in an amount no less than $1,000,000
combined single limit per occurrence; and motor vehicle insurance to include bodily injury,
property damage, uninsured motorist, and employer's non-ownership coverage in an amount no
less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence. The Town of Merrimack shall be
named as an additional insured on all policies.
The successful bidder must also agree in writing to indemnify the Town of Merrimack from any
and all liability, loss or damage, including but not limited to bodily injury, illness, death, or
property damage, which the Town becomes legally obligated to pay as a result of claims, demands,
costs, or judgment against the Town arising out of the contractor's actions or omissions relating to
this project.
The Town of Merrimack and the Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids, re-bid,
negotiation any contracts, to waive irregularities in the proposals, and to accept the bid which, in
the Town's sole discretion, best serves the interest of the Town and waive any formalities in the
bid process.
It is the bidder's responsibility to confirm the bid is received by the Finance Department by the
date and time specified.
The Town of Merrimack's Purchasing Policy is available on the Town's website:
https://www.merrimacknh.gov/finance-department/pages/bid-opportunities; a copy may be
obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent.
For additional information, contact Sandra Song, Purchasing Agent, at ssong@merrimacknh.gov
or (603) 424-7075.

Invitation to Bid on Standing Timber
Location: Watkins Town Forest - Lawrence Road - Bedford/Merrimack, NH
Owner's Name: Town of Merrimack- Trustees of the Trust Fund
Date of Showing: NA
Time: 9:00AM
Meeting Place: TBD
Terms: A contract will be awarded to the successful bidder upon receipt of 10% of the bid
price. The balance is due as harvesting commences on a weekly basis. A
performance bond in the amount of $2,000.00 will be required. Additional terms
may also be specified at the showing.
Reservation: We reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
BEDFORD VOLUME MERRIMACK VOLUME
Orange Paint Blue Paint
Species Estimated Harvest Species Estimated Harvest
Volume (BF) Volume (BF)
White Pine 42,995 White Pine 69,640
Hemlock 3,460 Hemlock 4,155
Red Maple 1,900 White Oak 2,115
Black/Scarlet Oak 510 Red Pine 1,725
Red Oak 135 Red Maple 1,155
Sub-total 49,000 Red Oak 290
Cordwood 12 cords Black/Scarlet Oak 220
Fuel Chips 450 tons Sub-total 79,300
Cordwood 30 cords
Fuel Chips/Pulp 1,200 tons
Harvest volumes are an estimate from all trees being marked and prior forest inventory with professional
judgement. Volumes are not guaranteed. Combined volume is found on the Bid Form.

Watkins Town Forest - Lawrence Road - Bedford/Merrimack, NH
General
1. This is a mill tally sale requiring the successful bidder to put down 10% of the bid upon signing
the contract. The remaining balance will be paid on a weekly basis once work has begun. Mill
scale slips will also be provided along with payment on a weekly basis. Trip tickets will be
collected by the Forester on a weekly basis.
2. This sale shall be conducted using cut-to-length and/or whole-tree skidding. Chipping will be
allowed.
3. The successful bidder of this timber sale will be the highest qualified bidder, so long as the bids
reflect the current market value of stumpage as determined by the Forester.
4. A Contract expiring on 3/15/27 will be given to complete the harvest.
5. The Purchaser will be required to provide Workman's Compensation and Liability Insurance
certificates to the Seller or Forester upon request.
6. The Seller is responsible for completing the DES Wetlands minimum impact form as needed.
7. Filing of the Intent to Cut is the responsibility of the Purchaser through the Forester.
8. The Purchaser is responsible for paying the Timber Tax.
9. No timber harvesting activity will be allowed during federal holidays without prior permission from the
Seller and Forester.
10. Hours of operation include Monday- Friday; 7:00AM-5:00PM. Maintenance is allowed outside of these
hours with prior notice.
11. This Contract may not be assigned, transferred, sold or made over to any other party without
prior written permission from the Seller or the Forester.
12. The Purchaser will be required to use a Forester approved contactor.
Access
1. The harvest area is accessible from Mitchell Street.
2. A landing area currently exists for the harvest. The Purchaser is responsible for the upgrades and closure of
the landing. Details to be discussed further at the showing.
Timber Harvest Conditions and Specifications
1. Property lines are sometimes blazed and painted red or flagged with pink flagging. The internal
Bedford/Merrimack Town line is flagged with blue flagging.
2. All trees marked with blue or orange paint shall be harvested.
3. Trees marked with three blue or orange dots or double slash signify the harvest
boundary with no trees being felled beyond these boundaries.
4. Stated volumes include all grades from pallet through veneer.

5. Existing roads and trails shall be left in a condition equal to their condition prior to the start of
the operation with final approval by the Forester.
6. Timber (bridge) mats may be used to cross drainages in place of poled fords, as needed.
7. No skidding or forwarding will be permitted when the ground is so soft that damage may result.
The Purchaser may fell trees in advance of skidding or forwarding under less-than-ideal
conditions.
8. The Purchaser is responsible for closeout measures on the harvesting trails and the landing upon
completion of the operation. These measures may include, but are not limited to shaping,
smoothing, ditching, water-barring, and constructing water turnouts. The Forester shall specify
the work and methods necessary to stabilize soils upon completion of logging. Access into the
property shall be blocked off utilizing logs, stone walls breaks shall be rebuilt, and hiking trails
free of debris as previously noted.
9. The Purchaser agrees to comply with all State, local, Federal laws, and New Hampshire BMP's
and to maintain, drain and control erosion on all harvesting trails and the forest access road to the
satisfaction of the Forester during the operation.
10. No trash will be left on the landing or in the woods; including waste oil during the operation or
after the job is complete.
11. Sawlog utilization standards shall be a 10" and up tip diameter for hardwood, 8" and up for white
pine and hemlock using the International 14-inch scale. This includes all grades.
12. If the Purchaser sells hardwood pulp as cordwood/firewood, the conversion of 2.5 tons per cord will be
used to figure out the price per cord.
13. Harvested volumes must remain separate for the Bedford and Merrimack portion of the
property to ensure accurate harvest volume records.

BID FORM FOR: Watkins Town Forest - Lawrence Road - COMBINED
Species Estimated Volume (BF) $/Thousand Bd. Ft. or Ton Total $'s
White Pine 112,635
Hemlock 7,615
Red Maple 3,055
White Oak 2,115
Red Pine 1,725
Black/Scarlet Oak 730
Red Oak 425
Mat Logs As produced
Pallet/Tie Logs As produced
Sub-total 128,300
Whole Tree Chips As produced
White Pine Pulp As produced
Hardwood Pulp As produced
Landing Construction Cost:
Total $'s Bid:
Name of Company Bidding:
Mailing Address:
Owner or Officer Signature: Date
Phone:

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Merrimack
Legend
Stone wall
Old Skid Trails
Landing
Town Line
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Int Stream
Harvest Exclusion
Temporary Crossing
Watkins Lawrence Feet
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Harvest Area
2026 TIMBER HARVEST MAP
Notes:
WATKINS FOREST - LAWRENCE ROAD This is not a survey. All features are approximate
and relative. Forest types and features based on
Owned by: Trustees of the Trust Fund field notes and mapping; GPS waypoint and track
data, interpretation of lidar, aerial
via Lawrence Road NAIP Imagery (2021).
Drafted by E. Radlof, EFM, LLC, NH LPF #447
Bedford/Merrimack, Hillsborough County, NH 18 June 2026
+/-58 Harvest Acres (15 Ac Bedford/43 Ac Merrimack)