Heceta Timber Sale (SSE-1357-K) Sealed Bid Deadline

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DFFP), has issued a prospectus for the Heceta Timber Sale (SSE-1357-K). The sale involves approximately 183 acres of timberland located in the Camp Cove area of Heceta Island, roughly 12 miles southwest of Naukati on Prince of Wales Island. The harvest area is divided into two units containing a mix of old-growth and young-growth Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and western redcedar, with an estimated total volume of 7,547 MBF. The sale is being offered via competitive sealed bid, with a minimum acceptable bid price set at $194,079.00. Interested parties must submit a bid deposit equal to 5% of their total bid value. Additionally, the successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond of $105,930.00 upon contract signing. The contract term for the timber harvest is five years. Bids must be received by the Southern Southeast Area Forester in Ketchikan no later than 2:00 P.M. Alaska time on November 4, 2026. To qualify, bidders must hold a current Alaska Business License and must not be in breach of any prior state timber sale contracts. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids.