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Three-year sale of palmetto frond harvesting rights in Lake George State Forest, FL

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is offering a three-year contract for harvesting palmetto fronds in Lake George State Forest. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service - Orlando Forestry Center - Scope of Opportunity: - Harvesting rights for palmetto fronds from approximately 7,096 acres in the Astor and Volusia Tracts - Includes saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia) - Products/Services Requested: - Harvesting of palmetto fronds (no manufactured goods or OEMs involved) - No part numbers; natural resource sale - Contract Structure: - Three-year agreement - Payments due annually on contract anniversary - Unique Requirements: - Large-scale harvest area (7,096 acres) - Multi-year contract with annual payment schedule - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified, as this is a sale of harvesting rights for natural resources.

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 7,096 acres within the Astor & Volusia Tracts of Lake George State Forest. Fronds may be harvested from saw palmetto, dwarf palmetto, and scrub palmetto. Bids should be made on a per year basis, with payments made on the contract anniversary date.

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