Description
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is offering a per‑ton, sealed‑bid timber sale of approximately 232 acres of pine and mixed hardwood on the Millhopper Unit in Alachua County. Qualified offerors must submit a single price per ton for all harvested material, provide a $5,000 security deposit, and complete all harvesting within one year of contract execution. The sale is divided into three harvest types (selective harvest, plantation clearcut, and third‑row thin) with specific DBH and volume requirements. Offerors must be master loggers, carry required insurance, and may not subcontract without prior approval. Bids are due by 3:30 PM on 24 September 2026, with the award opening at 4:00 PM the same day.
• 232 acres of timber split into three harvest categories
• Per‑ton “pay‑as‑cut” pricing (all products blended)
• One‑year completion window; extensions only for force‑majeure
• Mandatory $5,000 security deposit and bi‑weekly payment schedule after harvest begins
• Required qualifications: master logger status, insurance, proof of FEID, and compliance with Florida BMPs
• Offer submission via sealed envelope or email to Aaron Smith ([email protected])
• No subcontracting without written consent; site inspections must be arranged in advance.