ITB 27B-002 2027 Westville Timber Thinning Sale

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the 2027 Westville Timber Thinning Sale. The contract will cover a loblolly‑pine thinning harvest on approximately 224 acres in the Choctawhatchee River Water Management Area (Holmes County, FL). Bidders will be paid on a per‑ton basis for harvested timber, must provide a performance bond (10% of contract value), maintain required insurance, and comply with extensive environmental, safety, and site‑protection specifications. All bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 2:00 PM ET on October 7 2026; questions are due by September 22 2026. No mandatory pre‑bid conference is required, but a mandatory pre‑harvest meeting on site will be scheduled. The District will award the contract to the responsive bidder offering the highest estimated sale value (tons × price). • Location: Holmes County, Florida (224 acres) • Scope: Loblolly‑pine thinning, selection of crowded/defective trees, compliance with basal‑area and trees‑per‑acre targets • Payment: Per‑ton price (not disclosed) – highest total tonnage/value bid wins • Required bonds: 10 % performance bond or cash equivalent • Insurance: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, workers’ comp, etc. • Submission: Electronic only via DemandStar, deadline 2 PM ET 10/7/2026 • Contact: Lyn Shiver (Procurement Officer)