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Timber Sale and Harvesting at Lake George Conservation Area, Putnam County, FL

This opportunity involves a timber sale and harvesting operation at the Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County, Florida, managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District (District Headquarters) - Products/Services Requested: - Timber products: approximately 2,484 tons of pine pulpwood, 1,347 tons of chip-n-saw, and 72 tons of sawtimber - Timber harvesting and thinning services across 170 acres (22 acres clearcut, 148 acres thinning) - Thinning includes 120.8 acres of marked thinning (trees marked with blue paint) and 27.2 acres of logger-select thinning - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 20% advance payment and $5,000 security deposit required from bidders - Certified logging crew supervisors must be used - Strict adherence to harvest markings and environmental guidelines - Residual stand density of 50 sq ft basal area per acre must be achieved - Harvest must comply with seasonal restrictions for eagle nesting (October 1 through May 15) - 50% of acreage must be harvested within nine months if conditions permit; contract term is 12 months with possible extensions for unforeseeable events - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale of natural resources - Locations: - Lake George Conservation Area, Putnam County, Florida (place of performance) - St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 (contracting office)

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting sealed bids for a timber sale covering approximately 170 acres within the Lake George Conservation Area in Putnam County, Florida. The sale involves clearcutting 22 acres of natural sand pine and thinning 148 acres of mature slash pine stands, including marked and logger-select thinning. The estimated timber volume includes pine pulpwood, chip-n-saw, and sawtimber. Bids must be submitted by May 22, 2026, and include a 20% advance payment and a $5,000 security deposit.

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