Pine Straw Harvesting Lease

Suwannee County is seeking a lessee to harvest, collect, bale, and remove pine straw from approximately 113 acres of County-owned property under a three-year lease with up to two one-year renewal options.

Suwannee County > Board of County Commissioners


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2026-18
Nov 19, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 21, 2026 04:00 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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Description

Suwannee County is offering a three-year lease for the exclusive right to rake, harvest, bale, and remove pine straw from approximately 113 acres of County-owned pine plantations. The lessee is responsible for all harvesting activities, labor, equipment, transportation, maintenance, and site restoration, and must propose an annual lease payment and identify the total three-year lease value. The County may approve up to two additional one-year renewals. The contractor must protect timber and vegetation, minimize soil disturbance, follow applicable forestry and environmental requirements, maintain harvest logs and periodic reports, and carry general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. A security deposit, performance bond, or letter of credit may be required. This is a revenue-generating lease; the County does not purchase the harvested pine straw.

Classification Codes
NAICS113110Timber Tract Operations
PSCAA96OTHER AGRICULTURE - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
pine straw harvestingpine straw balingtimberland lease management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 21, 2026 04:00 AM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 06, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 19, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 19, 2026 09:05 PM-Public Bid Unsealing (optional)
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability
  • Workers' Compensation
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