Lake butler wellfield #1 timber sale

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the Suwannee River Water Management District in Suwannee County, Florida. The project involves an unmarked third-row logger select thinning of approximately 29 acres of 20-year-old longleaf pine. The purchaser will leave 30-50 square feet of Basal Area per acre of the largest, best formed trees in the residual stand, and the logging slash will be scattered back through the stand. The District Project Manager will routinely assess the timber harvest to ensure the objectives are met. Bids are due by June 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT, and the contract term is 12 months. The sale is a per-unit rate, pay-as-cut contract. The winning bidder must provide a $5,000 advance payment and a $10,000 damage/security deposit. The logger must be a Master Logger with a current designation, and the purchaser will be responsible for road maintenance and repair during the harvest. Bidders must follow best management practices, avoid impacting any threatened or endangered species, and comply with all environmental regulations related to equipment fluids and recreation during the harvest.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no references to incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the pay-as-cut nature of the contract suggests the final award value will depend on the volume of timber harvested.