Timber Harvesting and Removal

The contract entails the harvesting, felling, bucking, and removal of fire-damaged pine timber from 255 acres in Goethe State Forest, encompassing all commercial grades including pulpwood, chip-n-saw, sawtimber, and fuelwood. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable state regulations and environmental standards, ensuring responsible forest management and minimal ecological disturbance. The contractor is responsible for the safe and efficient extraction, transportation, and disposal of all harvested materials, with full accountability for site cleanup and restoration post-harvest. This subcontract, posted on May 11, 2026 under NAICS code 113310 for Forestry Logging, is managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with a response deadline of May 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM. The scope requires adherence to all state forest management guidelines, proper permitting, and compliance with safety protocols for heavy machinery and worker protection. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in timber harvesting on state-owned lands, capacity to handle large-scale operations, and a clear plan for minimizing environmental impact during operations. All activities are to be conducted within the designated 255-acre area without unauthorized expansion or alteration of forest contours or drainage patterns.