Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids for a timber sale in the Orange Creek Restoration Area, located in Marion County, Florida. The sale area consists of approximately 203.4 acres of planted longleaf pine, with an estimated 4,360 tons of pine pulpwood available for harvest. The successful bidder will be required to pay a price per ton for the harvested timber, with a minimum bid price of $0.00 per ton. The bidder must also provide a security deposit of $5,000 and an advance payment of 20% of the estimated timber sale value.
• The sale area is located in Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 22 East, accessed at 5273 Hwy 318, Citra, Florida.
• The timber sale is a marked thinning, with trees to be cut and removed marked with blue paint at eye level.
• The bidder must provide proof of insurance and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The bidder must also provide a certificate of authority to do business in Florida and register with the E-Verify system.
• The contract will be awarded to the highest responsive and responsible bidder, with the award being made within 10 days of the bid opening.