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Harvesting and Purchase of Cabbage Palms for St. Johns River Water Management District

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified contractors to harvest and purchase cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) from the Three Forks Conservation Area in Florida. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District (Palatka, FL) - Products/Services Requested: - Harvesting, removal, and purchase of cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) between 3 and 40 feet tall - Transportation of harvested palms off District property - Site restoration after harvesting - Scope and Requirements: - Total sale area: 1,528 acres within the C-10 Project Area - Contractor must pay the District per palm harvested (minimum bid: $10 per palm) - Harvesting may occur year-round, subject to environmental and weather conditions - Contractor must have at least three years of experience in palm harvesting - Compliance with environmental, safety, and restoration standards is required - Prioritization of palms along canal banks when practical - No guarantee of quantity, size, or quality of palms - Mandatory pre-harvest meeting and timely commencement of work - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified palm harvesting contractors - Notable Requirements: - Contractor purchases all harvested palms from the District at the bid rate - Harvesting must be completed before upcoming construction in the area

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified respondents with a minimum of three years of experience harvesting cabbage palms. The selected contractor will harvest cabbage palms within designated areas, remove and transport the harvested palms away from District property, and purchase all harvested palms from the District at the bid rate. The contract term is initially two years with three optional 12-month renewal terms. The District does not guarantee the quantity, size, or quality of marketable cabbage palms available for harvest.

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