Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is offering a per‑ton timber sale of approximately 135.8 acres in the Newnans Lake Conservation Area (Alachua County, FL). The sale includes 36.5 acres of mature longleaf pine (marked) and 99.3 acres of planted longleaf pine (logger‑select thinning). The District estimates about 3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better, but volume is not guaranteed. Bidders must submit a per‑ton price, a 20 % advance payment, and a $5,000 security deposit. The contract term is 12 months, with the requirement to harvest at least 50 % of the acreage within nine months, subject to weather and site conditions. The award will go to the highest responsive and responsible bid. • Location: Newnans Lake Conservation Area, Alachua County, FL • Sale size: ~135.8 acres • Estimated timber: ~3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better • Bid format: per‑ton price (highest total bid wins) • Advance payment: 20 % of estimated sale value • Security deposit: $5,000 • Contract term: 12 months (completion within 12 months) • Mandatory qualifications: Certified logging crew supervisor (SFI‑approved) • Submission deadline: 2 PM, August 31 2026 • Delivery methods: e‑bidding via DemandStar or CentralBidding, or sealed envelope