Appaloosa 26/27 Timber Sale AD

The Appaloosa 26/27 Timber Sale (Solicitation Number AD-16643) is a procurement opportunity managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the harvesting and removal of pine timber within the Blackwater River State Forest. The scope of work includes the delivery of various timber product classes, specifically Pine Pulpwood, Pine Super Pulpwood, Pine Chip and Saw, Pine Sawtimber, and Pine Poles. Performance is based on tons delivered, with the award determined by the highest estimated sale value among technically acceptable bidders. The estimated contract value ranges from 73,214.25 to 84,353.12, with Ayers Forestry, Inc. identified as the intended awardee based on the highest bid. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2027, with a response deadline of August 13, 2027. Bids must be submitted to the Agency Clerk at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee, Florida. The procurement is governed by Florida Statutes, including Section 120.57(3) for protest procedures and Section 287.042(2)(c) for performance bonding. Notably, any formal protest must be accompanied by a bond equal to 1% of the estimated contract amount via cashier's check, bank check, or money order to avoid automatic denial. The project falls under NAICS code 113310 and is administered as a state-level SLED procurement.