Forgotten Pines 24/25 Timber Sale

The Florida Forest Service is inviting sealed bids for a timber sale on the Ates Creek Tract of Belmore State Forest in Clay County, Florida. The project involves a fourth row, operator select thinning over approximately 400 acres of planted slash pine, with the goal of removing diseased, deformed, suppressed, or forked trees from the leave rows to achieve a residual basal area of 60-70 square feet per acre. The harvest will include all trees in every fourth row for access, along with select trees in the remaining rows, targeting an estimated volume of 15,387 tons of pine pulpwood and 3,391 tons of pine chip and saw. The contract duration is 12 months, and all loading decks and skid trails must be approved by the Forester-in-Charge prior to use. The sale boundaries are defined by existing forest roads, fire lines, visible timber changes, and property boundaries. Interested bidders can obtain detailed bid information by contacting Lindsey Bessent at the provided phone number or email. Bids are due by September 12, 2024, and will be opened on September 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT at the specified location in Bryceville, Florida. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and has a contract value estimated between $300,000 and $600,000.