V-BLADE TREE PLANTING SERVICES

The Suwannee River Water Management District is seeking bids for V-blade planting services to reforest approximately 371 acres of forestland across multiple tracts in Suwannee and Hamilton Counties during the winter of 2026-2027. This effort is part of the District’s Land Management Program aimed at restoring and maintaining healthy pineland habitats to support floodplain protection and align with the District Land Management Plan objectives. The project specifically involves planting containerized longleaf pine seedlings on the Withlacoochee Quail Farm, Holton Creek, Mattair Springs, and Woods Ferry tracts. Bidders must submit their responses by June 10, 2026, with the solicitation identified as No. 25/26-014 OPS. The District manages about 162,000 acres throughout North-Central Florida and prioritizes using vigorous seedlings to ensure successful reforestation. The point of contact for this solicitation is Kelly Landis, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. This contract supports regional ecosystem restoration by promoting sustainable forest management practices on public lands.