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Manistee County awards timber sale to Biewer Forest Management for $45,925

Manistee County Board of Commissioners · June 16, 2026
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Summary

The Board accepted the winning bid of $45,925 from Biewer Forest Management, LLC for a county timber sale, rejecting a lower bid from Woodstar Forestry.

The Board approved awarding a timber sale to Biewer Forest Management, LLC after Controller/Administrator Lisa Sagala presented the bidder results. Biewer Forest Management submitted a bid of $45,925; Woodstar Forestry submitted $44,095.

"Moved by Gustad, seconded by Machen to accept the Timber Sale Bid from Biewer Forest Management, LLC in the amount of $45,925," the minutes record. The motion carried unanimously (YEAS:5). The minutes do not show contested debate or further conditions attached to the award.

The award authorizes county staff to proceed with contract steps consistent with county procurement rules; the minutes do not list the precise tract, term, or harvest schedule in this meeting text.