Description
The Northwest Florida Water Management District is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the 2027 Westville Timber Thinning Sale. The contract will cover a loblolly‑pine thinning harvest on approximately 224 acres in the Choctawhatchee River Water Management Area (Holmes County, FL). Bidders will be paid on a per‑ton basis for harvested timber, must provide a performance bond (10% of contract value), maintain required insurance, and comply with extensive environmental, safety, and site‑protection specifications. All bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar by 2:00 PM ET on October 7 2026; questions are due by September 22 2026. No mandatory pre‑bid conference is required, but a mandatory pre‑harvest meeting on site will be scheduled. The District will award the contract to the responsive bidder offering the highest estimated sale value (tons × price).
• Location: Holmes County, Florida (224 acres)
• Scope: Loblolly‑pine thinning, selection of crowded/defective trees, compliance with basal‑area and trees‑per‑acre targets
• Payment: Per‑ton price (not disclosed) – highest total tonnage/value bid wins
• Required bonds: 10 % performance bond or cash equivalent
• Insurance: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, workers’ comp, etc.
• Submission: Electronic only via DemandStar, deadline 2 PM ET 10/7/2026
• Contact: Lyn Shiver (Procurement Officer)