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Three-Year Palmetto Frond Harvesting Contract at Lake George State Forest

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through the Florida Forest Service, is seeking bids for a three-year palmetto frond harvesting contract at the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in Lake George State Forest. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Florida Forest Service - Orlando Forestry Center - Products/Services Requested: - Harvesting of palmetto fronds from approximately 14,377 acres - Species include saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia) - Three-year agreement with annual payments due on the contract anniversary - Bids must be submitted on a per-year basis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Harvesting covers a large contiguous tract of state forest land - Opportunity is open to vendors specializing in timber and agricultural harvesting - No specific OEMs or named vendors; bidders must provide all necessary labor and equipment - The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is seeking sealed bids for the sale of timber. This is a three-year agreement for harvesting palmetto fronds from approximately 14,377 acres within the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract of Lake George State Forest. Bids should be made on a per year basis, with payments on the contract anniversary. The harvest includes saw palmetto, dwarf palmetto, and scrub palmetto species. Bids are due by September 17, 2026, and will be opened at the specified location in DeLeon Springs, FL.

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