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Salvage Timber Sale for Wildfire-Damaged Pine on Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area

This opportunity involves the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service, seeking bids for the salvage of wildfire-damaged pine timber on the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area in Franklin County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Florida Forest Service - Tallahassee Forestry Center - Products/Services Requested: - Salvage pine pulpwood (merchantable pine timber damaged by wildfire, to be harvested as pulpwood) - Salvage pine chip-n-saw & better (merchantable pine timber damaged by wildfire, to be harvested as chip-n-saw or better quality) - Approximately 71 acres total: 38 acres of planted slash pine for immediate clearcutting and a 33-acre contingency area - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Harvesting must begin within two weeks of contract execution - Operations must be continuous, with no pause longer than 72 hours without approval - Contract duration is six months - Purchaser is responsible for making roads serviceable for logging operations - Sale area is clearly marked within the burn zone - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale opportunity - The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is soliciting sealed bids for the salvage of approximately 71 acres of wildfire-damaged timber on the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area in Franklin County, Florida. The sale includes all merchantable pine timber within the boundaries, with products including salvage pine pulpwood and salvage pine chip-n-saw & better. The successful bidder must start harvesting within two weeks of contract execution and maintain continuous operations, not stopping for longer than 72 hours without approval. The contract duration is six months, and the purchaser is responsible for road maintenance for logging operations. Bids will be opened at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304 on May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

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