Sandlin BAY #9 timber sale

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the SANDLIN BAY #9 TIMBER SALE, which is being procured by the Suwannee River Water Management District (the District or Owner) in Clay County, Florida. The contract involves a third-row logger select timber harvest across approximately 374 acres of 60-75 year old planted Slash Pine. The purchaser will be required to leave 40-50 square feet of Basal Area per acre of the largest, best formed trees in the residual stands, and scatter the logging slash back through the stand. The District Project Manager will routinely assess the timber harvest to ensure the objectives are being met. Bids are due by 11:00 AM EST on November 22, 2022 through the DemandStar electronic bidding system. The contract term is 12 months, and the timber will be sold on a per unit rate, pay-as-cut basis. An advance payment of $40,000 and a $10,000 damage/security deposit are required.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The District will not disclose estimated harvest volumes prior to the bid opening, and bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the quantity and quality of the timber. The bidder with the highest total sale value will be the recommended awardee, though the District reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. The purchaser must comply with Best Management Practices, use caution regarding listed species, and follow requirements related to equipment fluids and public recreation during the harvest.