7-0. Advertisement.docx

This is a bid solicitation advertisement issued by the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, Florida, for a three-year pine straw lease program. The County seeks qualified individuals or companies to harvest, collect, bale, and remove pine straw from approximately 90 to 100 acres of pine trees located at two designated County-owned parcels (26-02S-13E-08017-000000 and 35-02S-13E-08354-000020). Bids must be submitted by Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM, either in person at the Suwannee County Clerk of Courts Cashier Window (200 S Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064) or electronically through the County's procurement portal at suwanneecountyfl.bonfirehub.com. Bid unsealing will occur on the same date at 4:05 PM at the Suwannee County Administration Conference Room (224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064). The deadline for submitting questions is Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bid documents are available through the County's procurement portal.

The lease agreement will span three years and is structured to generate revenue for Suwannee County while ensuring responsible harvesting practices, protection of County-owned timber resources, and maintenance of environmental integrity on the designated properties. Late submittals will not be accepted. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or funding requirements are specified in the advertisement document.