42201 C-10 Palm Harvest_2nd Call

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids from qualified respondents with at least three years of experience in harvesting cabbage palms, also known as Sabal palms, within designated areas in Florida. The selected contractor will be responsible for harvesting, removing, and transporting the palms off District property and purchasing all harvested palms at the rate specified in their bid. The contract is structured with an initial two-year term and includes three optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for a potential total duration of five years. The District explicitly states that it does not maintain an inventory of marketable cabbage palms and provides no guarantees regarding the number, size, or condition of trees available for harvest, placing all risk and responsibility for assessment on the respondent. Bids must be submitted by August 5, 2026, and the solicitation is open to all qualified parties without set-aside restrictions. Contact for inquiries is Breanna Pierce, with phone and email provided for direct communication.