Description
The Suwannee River Water Management District is offering a clear‑cut timber sale of approximately 96 acres of 1989‑planted slash pine in Suwannee County, Florida. Interested parties must submit a lump‑sum bid through DemandStar by 10:00 AM on 22 Oct 2026. A $10,000 damage/security deposit is required before contract execution. The sale area is open for on‑site inspection between 13‑21 Oct 2026. The winning bidder will be the one offering the highest total sale value and must complete the harvest under a detailed Harvest Plan, using a Master Logger, and comply with best‑management practices, road maintenance, and environmental safeguards. The contract includes insurance requirements and a mandatory pre‑harvest meeting.
• Location: Little River #7, Sections 22 & 27, T‑5 S, R‑13 E, Suwannee County, FL
• Acreage: ~96 acres of slash pine (planted 1989)
• Harvest type: Full clear‑cut of merchantable timber
• Inspection window: 13‑21 Oct 2026 (optional)
• Bid submission: Electronic via DemandStar, deadline 22 Oct 2026 10:00 AM
• Payment: Lump‑sum for timber; $10,000 deposit required upfront
• Mandatory pre‑harvest meeting with District Project Manager and logger
• Insurance: Workers’ comp, motor vehicle liability ($1 M), general liability ($1 M)
• Compliance: BMPs, invasive‑species controls, wildlife protection, ADA, etc.