TRSF Blue Springs Tract Salvage Sale 2024 II

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is issuing a sealed bid opportunity for a salvage timber harvest on approximately 1,510 acres affected by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. The damage includes areas with minimal damage, where less than 10% of the timber was affected, as well as substantial damage zones covering 540 acres with an average of 30% damage and patches reaching up to 80%. Bidders are instructed to prioritize harvesting in the heavily damaged areas before moving to the less affected zones, with a requirement to commence operations within 14 days of contract award. The sale encompasses salvage pine pulpwood, chip-n-saw, and sawtimber, specifically targeting blown down, broken, or leaning timber exceeding 15 degrees, subject to approval for other damaged timber. The boundaries of the sale are defined by roads, wetlands, forest edges, recreational sites, and areas with different timber types or undamaged zones. Interested bidders can obtain detailed information by contacting Jason Nastovski, and the agency retains the right to reject any bids or waive irregularities. The contract, titled "TRSF Blue Springs Tract Salvage Sale 2024 II," has a solicitation number of ITB-10831, with a posting date of November 4, 2024, and a response deadline of November 7, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Bidders can find additional details and submit their bids through the Florida Marketplace website or by contacting the designated point of contact, Jason Nastovski, via email or phone.