Hannah Road 24/25 Timber Sale

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is conducting a timber sale procurement for Cary State Forest located in Duval County. This specific contract opportunity involves a fourth-row logger select thinning of 162 acres of 28-year-old slash pine, targeting the removal of approximately 4,050 tons of pine pulpwood and 2,075 tons of pine chip and saw timber. The timber harvest requires selective removal of trees, prioritizing diseased, damaged, defective, forked, and suppressed trees while maintaining a residual basal area of 70-80 square feet per acre. Bidders must follow strict harvesting guidelines, including leaving boundary trees marked with white paint untouched and obtaining prior approval for logging decks and skid trails from the Forester-in-Charge. The contract will span twelve months, with sealed bids due by May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, to be opened at 7247 Big Oaks Road, Bryceville, FL 32009. Interested parties can obtain complete bid information by contacting Savannah Montgomery at (904) 266-8398. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any bid irregularities.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears to be an open competitive bid for timber harvesting contractors with the technical capability to conduct selective forest thinning operations. While no incumbent vendors are identified, potential bidders will need specialized forestry equipment and expertise in selective timber harvesting techniques. The timber sale documents do not explicitly state a specific budget range, but the estimated timber volume suggests a substantial commercial opportunity. The sale includes comprehensive maps detailing the 162-acre tract, including boundary definitions, wetlands, and access roads, which will be critical for bidders to review before submitting proposals. Contractors will need to demonstrate proficiency in precise timber selection, environmental compliance, and the ability to work within the specified forest management guidelines set by the Florida Forest Service.