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This is a timber sale bid solicitation issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, for a multi-stand first thinning operation at Tate's Hell State Forest located in Franklin and Liberty Counties, Florida. The sale encompasses approximately 5,372 acres of 25-46-year-old planted pine stands designated for harvest under a three-year agreement. The successful bidder must harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually, with estimated total volumes of 195,575 tons of pine pulpwood, 114,593 tons of pine chip-n-saw, and 54,682 tons of pine sawtimber. Harvest operations will employ a take two rows, leave three rows thinning approach with residual basal area targets of 50-60 square feet per acre. The Forester-in-Charge retains authority to adjust harvest prescriptions and target basal area as needed. Sealed bids will be opened on January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. Interested parties should contact Tyler Gilbert at (850) 697-0024 for complete bid documentation.

The forest is SFI Certified (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005), ensuring sustainable forest management practices. The map provided identifies specific harvest units, including one unit of 83 acres with estimated harvest volumes of 5,012 tons of pulpwood, 2,792 tons of chip-n-saw, and 361 tons of sawtimber. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in bids received. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, or incumbent information is detailed in the available documentation.