Dexter-Mary Farms Palmetto Frond.pdf
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- Dexter/Mary Farms 2026 Palmetto Frond Sale
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16887
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- Volusia County, Florida
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This is a sale advertisement issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, for a timber harvesting contract on state forest land. The solicitation seeks sealed bids for a three-year agreement to harvest palmetto fronds from approximately 14,377 acres within the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract of Lake George State Forest. Harvestable species include saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia). Bids must be submitted on a per-year basis, with bids opening on September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 5458 N Highway 17, DeLeon Springs, Florida 32130. Interested parties should contact Cynthia Venuti at (384) 384-5259 to obtain complete bid information.
Payments under the contract will be made annually on the anniversary date of the agreement. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to waive any irregularities in bidding. For additional information or inquiries, bidders may contact the Orlando Forestry Center at (407) 888-8774.
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SALE ADVERTISEMENT
Dexter/Mary Farms 2026 Palmetto Frond Sale
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest
Service is seeking sealed bids for the sale of timber. This is a three-year agreement for the harvesting of palmetto fronds from approximately 14,377 acres within the Dexter/Mary
Farms Tract of Lake George State Forest (see attached map). Fronds may be harvested from saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) and scrub palmetto
(Sabal etonia). Bids for this sale should be made on a per year basis and payments will be made on the anniversary date of the contract. Interested parties may obtain complete bid information by contacting Cynthia Venuti at (384) 384-5259.
The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularity in bids received.
Bids will be opened at:
5458 N Highway 17, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
09/17/2026 10:00 AM, EDT
Wilton Simpson Commissioner of Agriculture
By: Mike Facente Orlando Forestry Center
(407) 888-8774
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