Little Big Econ State Forest.pdf

This is a state forest grazing lease opportunity document from the Florida Forest Service for the Snow Hill Tract within the Little Big Econ State Forest located in Geneva, Florida. The Florida Forest Service is seeking a qualified beef producer to lease 1,415 acres of land to establish a new cattle grazing operation. The current stocking rate for the lease is 250 animal units, with rates subject to annual review and adjustment prior to payment processing. Attendance at a mandatory site visit of the lease area is required for bid submission. Bids are due by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time and should be submitted to 3125 Conner Boulevard, MS C-25, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The lease area is closed to the general public, though all portions may be open to Special Opportunity Hunts under the Operation Outdoor Freedom program.

The bid package includes a bidder acknowledgement form, bid form, draft grazing agreement, and map of the lease area. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any irregularities in bids received. Specific pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, and other detailed contract provisions are contained within the enclosed bid package documents, which prospective bidders must review in their entirety prior to submission.