2023 Econfina Creek Sand Pine Timber Sale

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for the "2023 Econfina Creek Sand Pine Timber Sale" project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The District is looking to conduct sand pine timber clearcut harvests on a per ton basis within four sale units (approximately 1,071 acres) located in Washington County, Florida. The deadline for submission of bids is 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 27, 2023, and the bid opening is open to the public. The District anticipates entering into multiple contracts with the bidder(s) who submit the most qualified responsive bids, with the length of the awarded contract(s) being no more than 365 days (12 months) after the date of contract execution. The Contractor agrees to pay the District the per ton rates indicated in the bid for all sand pine pulpwood timber product harvested, with payments to the District being made on a weekly basis.

The ITB requires a performance bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to negotiate with the qualified Contractor(s) submitting the highest bid(s), and to waive any irregularities of a minor nature. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.