Three Year Pine Straw Lease Program

Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) is requesting bids for a three-year pine straw lease agreement covering harvesting, collection, baling, and removal operations on approximately 90 to 100 acres across two designated County-owned parcels, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM and questions due November 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The lessee will be responsible for all harvesting, collection, baling, and removal costs at no cost to the County. The scope requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards, and mandates that the lessee obtain necessary permits and maintain insurance and bonding. Operations must protect County-owned timber resources, prohibit damage to remaining timber and soil degradation, and restore properties to their original condition upon lease termination. The lessee bears full operational responsibility while the County retains ownership of all timber resources and rights to monitor compliance.

The two parcels are identified by parcel numbers 26-02S-13E-08017-000000 (41999) 85 and 35-02S-13E-08354-000020 (42002) 85, with visual site maps provided in procurement documents. The County's primary objectives are to generate revenue, ensure responsible harvesting practices, protect timber resources, and maintain environmental integrity on designated properties.

Bid submissions must be completed using the County's Bid Summary form and all required compliance and disclosure forms, including an Anti-Collusion Statement, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Debarment Certification, and Failure to Perform Questionnaire. Bids may be submitted in person at the Suwannee County Clerk of Courts Cashier Window (200 S Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064) or electronically through suwanneecountyfl.bonfirehub.com. Bid unsealing occurs at 4:05 PM on November 19 at the Suwannee County Administration Conference Room (224 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak, FL 32064). Late submittals will not be accepted.