Dexter/Mary Farms 2026 Palmetto Frond Sale

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) – Florida Forest Service is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the sale of palmetto fronds harvested from approximately 14,377 acres of the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in Lake George State Forest. The contract spans three years, with bids submitted on a per‑year basis and payments made on each contract anniversary. Bidders must submit sealed bids by the deadline; the agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The work involves harvesting saw palmetto, dwarf palmetto, and scrub palmetto, and requires compliance with any applicable state forestry regulations. • Contract type: three‑year, per‑year sealed‑bid timber (palmetto frond) sale • Location: Dexter/Mary Farms Tract, Lake George State Forest, DeLeon Springs, FL (≈14,377 acres) • Scope: harvest, collect, and deliver palmetto fronds (saw, dwarf, scrub) for commercial use • Bid submission deadline: 09/17/2026 14:00 EDT (sealed bids opened at 10:00 AM) • Payment: made annually on the contract anniversary date • Required documents: bid package (refer to attached PDF and maps) • Contact for bid package: Cynthia Venuti (phone (384) 384‑5259, email [email protected])