Idaho Region Timber Sales
Potlatch is pleased to announce that the first three Idaho Pay-As-Cut Timber Sales are now officially advertised for sale. All three timber sales will be sold by oral auction on March 20th at our Lewiston office. For specific timber sale and bidding process details see the individual Invitation to Bid (Prospectus) forms listed below. Minimum appraised values for bidding have been set for each of the timber sales. Please be aware that bidders must be pre-qualified and we are encouraging those interested to submit a completed “Qualified Bidder Application Form” (see below under General Documents) as soon as possible. Logs from these timber sales are certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) forest certification standard and can be sold under the applicable chain of custody procedures. Please call (208)–877–1357 if you have a question or need further information.
General Documents
- Qualified Bidder Application Form
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Potential Bidders will need to submit this form requesting pre-qualification to bid on timber sales. Please make contact at 208-877-1357 for further instructions on the application process. - Oral Auction Bid Procedures
This document lists the general rules and procedures for the oral auction bid process. - Bid Commitment Form
The successful bidder will be required to sign this document on the day of the sale as a commitment to execute the Pay As Cut Timber Sale Contract within a 14 day period. Sale specific Bid Commitment forms will be posted on the date of advertisement and will reflect minimum appraised sale values. - Example Notice of Timber Sale - Invitation To Bid (Prospectus)
This document gives official notice of a planned sale and will provide specific information on both the timber sale and auction. Sale specific Notices of Timber Sale will be posted on the date of advertisement and will reflect minimum appraised sale values. - Example Pay As Cut Timber Sale Contract
This document is a blank sample copy of the Timber Sale Contract currently under development. This document is under review and may periodically be revised. Sale specific Pay As Cut Timber Sale Contracts will be posted on the date of advertisement and will reflect minimum appraised sale values. - Policy and Management Guidelines for Forest Operations
This manual covers a wide variety of activities and serves as a key field document in the implementation of Potlatch’s Environmental Management System. Several of the main Work Instructions within the manual apply directly to logging operations and will be used as basic guidance for timber sale activities on the ground. This document is attached to the Pay As Cut Timber Sale Contract as Exhibit C. To request a hard copy of the Policy and Management Guidelines for Forest Operations, contact (208)-877- 1357. - Example Bonds
Three examples are provided below to communicate Potlatch requirements for bonding documents referenced within the Pay As Cut Timber Sale Contract. - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the new Potlatch Timber Sale Program.