25 26 Sand Beach Salvage Timber Sale

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is soliciting sealed bids for a timber salvage sale on approximately 71 acres of wildfire-damaged timberland located on the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area in Franklin County, Florida. The primary salvage area encompasses 38 acres of planted slash pine requiring immediate clearcutting, with an additional 33-acre contingency area within the burn zone that may be added as needed by the Forester-in-Charge. Merchantable pine timber products available for harvest include salvage pine pulpwood and salvage pine chip-n-saw and better timber, with no predetermined volume estimate provided for the sale. The successful bidder must commence harvesting operations within two weeks of contract execution, maintain continuous operations without stopping for longer than 72 hours without approval from the Forester-in-Charge, and assume sole responsibility for making roads serviceable for logging operations. The contract term is six months, and sale boundaries are defined by roads, firelines, obvious timber type changes, or lines marked with paint or flagging. Sealed bids will be opened on May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. Interested parties should contact Tanner Copeland at (850) 697-0023 for complete bid information and site visit arrangements prior to the May 20, 2026 bid submission deadline.

The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors associated with this timber salvage sale opportunity. No specific pricing terms, budget ranges, or award values are detailed in the sale advertisement. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to waive any irregularities in bidding. Qualified timber harvesting contractors with experience in salvage operations and the necessary equipment and personnel to meet the aggressive two-week startup requirement and continuous operational expectations are encouraged to submit bids for consideration.