TREE PLANTING SERVICES

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is requesting proposals for tree planting projects located on approximately 1,430 acres of land owned by the District. The purpose of these projects is to reforest areas with tree seedlings to meet the District’s Desired Future Conditions (DFC). Reforestation efforts include cutover sites, under-stocked sites, and sites requiring planting to promote tree diversity. Bare-root slash, longleaf or containerized longleaf pine, or specific hardwood species may be planted based on site characteristics and the District’s land management objectives. Site conditions range from dry, upland pine lands to wet flatwoods.

District policies allow for this type of contract to be extended for two additional years without bidding. This contract renewal can occur only if the contractor’s unit rates stay the same, the work is satisfactory, and funding is available. District staff anticipates reforesting approximately 1,500 acres per year during the next three years.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. September 24, 2010, at District Headquarters in Live Oak. Responses are due prior to 4:00 p.m., October 1, 2010.

Additional information and Request for Proposal packages are available on the District’s website: www.mysuwannee river.com or by contacting: Gwen Lord at (386)362-1001 or email: gal@srwmd.org.