This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Live Oak, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Suwannee County is inviting qualified contractors to bid on timber harvesting of 10 +/- acres of planted pines, which are approximately twenty (20) years old, and numerous oak trees. The site is located on Hwy 129 approximately 1/2 mile north of I-10 on the east side of Hwy 129 (flag lot), gate is immediately north of the driveway to JW Hill Auction. Bids shall include per ton pricing for both chip and saw, and pulp wood. Contractor shall be responsible for visiting the site and becoming familiar with size and quantities. Once a contract has been awarded and a Notice to Proceed has been issued, contractor will have sixty (60) days to complete all harvesting and removal of trees. Proof of weight/load tickets shall be required. The Board of County Commissioners may accept all or part of any bid. Any bid received after January 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. will be retained at the Clerk of Court Office, unopened, and will not be considered. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities and re-advertise and award the bid in the best interest of Suwannee County. The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, or handicap status. The Board of County Commissioners requires a Sworn Statement under section 287.133(3)(a), F.S., on Public Entity Crimes. The following condition will be a part of the contract as required by Suwannee County: Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system, in accordance with the terms governing use of the system, to confirm the employment eligibility of; 1. all persons employed by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida; and 2. all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with Suwannee County. Any questions concerning specifications and/or bid documents should be directed to Randy Harris, County Administration, (386) 364-3400. All bids must be submitted with one (1) original and three (3) copies in a sealed envelope marked as follows: BID NO. 2022-08 TIMBER HARVESTING ATTN: CLERK TO THE BOARD 200 SOUTH OHIO AVENUEBid 2022-08 Timber Harvesting LIVE OAK, FL 32064