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Steinhatchee Springs #26 Timber Sale – 84-acre Slash Pine Clearcut and Dead Timber Harvest in Dixie County, FL

The Suwannee River Water Management District is seeking bids for the Steinhatchee Springs #26 Timber Sale in Dixie County, Florida. - Scope of Work: - Harvest and remove timber from an 84-acre clearcut of 2005 planted Slash Pine - Includes an additional 24 acres of dead timber with some merchantable trees - All timber must be measured in tons; sale is pay-as-cut - Requirements: - Logger must hold a current Master Logger designation and be routinely available on-site - Compliance with Florida Silviculture Best Management Practices (BMPs) is mandatory - $10,000 damage deposit required; no advance payment - Buyer responsible for road maintenance, restoration, and ensuring equipment is free of invasive plant material - Opportunity is open to minority and veteran-owned businesses - Contract Details: - Duration is 3 months due to high timber mortality risk - Additional high-risk areas may be added during the contract period with mutual approval - Up to 30-45 days after contract expiration allowed for completion of BMP work - Locations: - Timber harvest at Steinhatchee Springs Tract, Dixie County, FL (near Tennille) - Administrative office at 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale for harvesting services and timber products (Slash Pine).

Description

The Suwannee River Water Management District is inviting bids for an 84-acre clearcut timber sale of 2005 planted Slash Pine on the Steinhatchee Springs Tract in Dixie County, Florida. An additional 24 acres of dead timber with some merchantable trees may also be harvested. The contract duration is 3 months due to high mortality risk, and additional high-risk areas may be added during the contract period with approval. Bidders must comply with specified forestry best practices and insurance requirements.

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