Description
The University of Florida is seeking bids for a timber sale at the Beef Research Unit. The sale area is approximately 155 acres and is composed of three harvest types: Selective Harvest of Marked Natural Pine, 3rd-Row Thin with Select in Plantation, and Clearcut. The successful bidder will be required to cut and remove the timber in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sale. The bidder must also provide a security deposit of $5,000 and maintain insurance coverage during the harvesting period.
• The sale area is located in Alachua County, Florida.
• The timber sale is a per-ton sale, and the bidder must provide separate prices per ton for pine pulpwood/mulchwood/chips, dimensional pine, and blended hardwood.
• The bidder must also comply with Florida's Silviculture Best Management Practices and Forestry-Wildlife Best Management Practices.
• The University of Florida reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
• The successful bidder will have one year to complete the harvesting operations.