Little river #7 timber sale

The Suwannee River Water Management District is soliciting bids for a timber sale (ITB 26/27-004 OPS) on approximately 96 acres of 1989-planted slash pine in Suwannee County, Florida, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The scope is a clearcut harvest of all merchantable timber within designated boundaries in Parts of Sections 22 & 27, T 5 South, R 13 East.

Bidders may inspect the timber sale area at their convenience between October 13 and October 21, 2026. Access is via County Road 349 in southern Suwannee County. The bid opening will be held at 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Bids must be submitted electronically through DemandStar prior to 10:00 a.m. on the bid date.

Award is based on highest total sale value calculated from lump-sum bids for pine timber, with payment required prior to contract execution. The winning bidder must enter into a firm contract within 10 days of award notification and post a $10,000 damage deposit held in escrow.

The purchaser is responsible for all road maintenance and restoration to pre-harvest condition upon completion and must comply with Florida Forest Service Best Management Practices. A certified Master Logger with current designation must oversee all harvest operations. A mandatory pre-harvest meeting with the District Project Manager is required before logging commences, and the purchaser must report harvest commencement, interruptions, and completion to the District Project Manager at least 24 hours in advance. Proof of workers' compensation insurance, motor vehicular liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000, and general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 are required. The purchaser must comply with all federal and state environmental regulations, including hazardous waste discharge reporting procedures.