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Timber Sale and Harvesting at Newnans Lake Conservation Area, Alachua County, FL

The St. Johns River Water Management District is inviting bids for a timber sale at the Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District, District Headquarters - Products/Services Requested: - Sale and harvesting of approximately 3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better from 135.8 acres - 36.5 acres of mature longleaf pine (marked with blue paint) - 99.3 acres of planted longleaf pine (logger-select thinning) - Logger-select thinning prescription: - Remove every third row for access - Selective thinning within leave rows to achieve 150-200 trees per acre - Prioritize removal of diseased, defective, and suppressed trees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be certified loggers - 20% advance payment and $5,000 security deposit required - Proof of business registration with E-Verify - Harvest 50% of acres within 9 months if conditions permit; total contract term is 12 months - Extensions possible for adverse conditions (e.g., storms, poor markets) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a timber sale opportunity.

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids for a timber sale of approximately 135.8 acres within the Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County, Florida. The sale includes both marked timber and logger-select thinning, with an estimated volume of 3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better, though volume is not guaranteed. The marked timber area covers 36.5 acres of mature longleaf pine, and the logger-select thinning area covers 99.3 acres of planted longleaf pine established in 2007. Bids are due by August 31, 2026, and must be submitted either electronically or in sealed envelopes as specified.

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