# My Florida Marketplace #ITB 27B-002

Timber thinning and harvesting services for 224 acres in Holmes County, FL

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** ITB 27B-002
**NAICS:** 113310

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking bids for a large-scale timber thinning harvest in Holmes County, Florida.
- Government Buyer:
  - Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Project Scope:
  - Thinning and removal of loblolly pine timber across 224 acres in the Choctawhatchee River Water Management Area
  - Harvest includes three timber types:
    - Pine Pulpwood: 3,984 tons
    - Pine Chip-N-Saw: 2,125 tons
    - Pine Saw Timber: 9,513 tons
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Timber thinning and harvesting services (logger-select thinning regime)
  - All labor, equipment, and operational services required for harvest
- Payment and Contract Details:
  - Bids accepted on a per-ton basis
  - Weekly payments based on scale tickets
  - Contract duration up to 365 days post-execution
- Unique Requirements:
  - Strict adherence to environmental and operational specifications
  - Protection of residual trees and protected species
  - Compliance with Florida Statutes
  - Accommodations for individuals with disabilities if notified in advance
- No specific OEMs or named vendors; bidders must supply all necessary equipment and labor.

### Description

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is soliciting bids for the 2027 Westville Timber Thinning Sale. The project involves conducting a loblolly pine timber thinning harvest on a per-ton basis within 224 acres of the Choctawhatchee River Water Management Area in Holmes County, Florida. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 7, 2026, and the bid opening is open to the public. The solicitation includes detailed bid instructions and compliance with applicable Florida Statutes.

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