DMA-ITB-335 - S-11 Clearcut Timber Sale

The Florida Department of Military Affairs has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Clearcut Timber Sale at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, specifically targeting the S-11 area. The procurement involves the sale of timber on approximately 72 acres, primarily consisting of slash, longleaf, and sand pine trees with minimal hardwood components. Potential bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and are required to perform their own timber evaluation prior to bidding, as no preliminary cruise numbers will be published. The contract will be a one-year term, beginning on or about May 1, 2025, and ending on April 30, 2026. Bidders must submit a 10% initial payment with their bid as a guarantee, with the remaining 90% to be paid in three equal installments over 90 days. Qualified vendors must provide vendor references, submit a drug-free workplace certification, and demonstrate the ability to adhere to specific logging requirements, including best management practices and security protocols at the military installation. The bid submission deadline is April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the bid opening occurring at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a Performance Bond of $15,000 or provide a Line of Credit Letter to be considered for the contract. The timber sale area includes approximately two acres of powerline easement and is located in Sections 20 and 29 of Township 06 South, Range 23 East, near Kingsley Lake. While the exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive bidding requirements and performance expectations suggest a significant timber harvest opportunity. The procurement appears to be open to qualified timber harvesting contractors who can meet the technical and operational requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that would require integration. Potential bidders should carefully review the attached map documents and solicitation details to fully understand the scope and requirements of this timber sale opportunity.