Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking sealed quotes for a per‑ton timber sale on approximately 36.1 acres of the Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County, Florida. The sale is a salvage operation due to an Ips beetle infestation and includes primary clear‑cut of dead, dying, and green pine, with an optional area for dead pine only. The District estimates 860 tons of pine pulpwood, 126 tons of chip‑n‑saw, and 1,550 tons of saw‑timber, though volumes are not guaranteed. Successful bidders must submit a security deposit of $5,000, provide required certifications (E‑Verify, insurance, logging crew qualifications), and begin harvesting within 14 calendar days of contract execution. The contract term is six months, with the highest total quote amount winning the award.
• Location: Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve, west of County Road 325, Alachua County, FL
• Scope: Harvest, transport, and deliver up to ~2,536 tons of timber (pulpwood, chip‑n‑saw, saw‑timber)
• Timeline: Quote due 2 PM Oct 27 2026; work must start within 14 days of contract execution; contract term 6 months
• Requirements: Certified logging crew, security deposit $5,000, E‑Verify compliance, insurance, and all required permits
• Award criteria: Highest total price per ton quoted for the timber volume