Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Florida Forest Service is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a timber sale on approximately 376 acres of 21‑ to 31‑year‑old slash pine in the John M. Bethea State Forest, Baker County, FL. The sale involves a fourth‑row thinning with logger select to achieve a target basal area of 60 ft²/acre, removing about 14,260 tons of pulpwood and 3,825 tons of chip‑n‑saw timber. The contract term is twelve months, and bids must be submitted by 11/19/2026. The agency reserves the right to reject any bid.
• Location: John M. Bethea State Forest, Baker County, FL (SFI Certified)
• Land area: ~376 acres of planted slash pine (21‑31 yr)
• Timber volume: ~18,085 tons (pulpwood + chip‑n‑saw)
• Harvest method: Fourth‑row thinning with logger select, targeting 60 ft²/acre basal area
• Contract length: 12 months
• Bid submission deadline: 19 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM EST (bid opening)
• Contact for bid documents: Garrett Henderson, (904) 259‑2157, [email protected]
• Required: sealed bids; no pre‑bid conference indicated