The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners (County) is seeking qualified individuals or companies interested in entering into a three (3) year lease agreement for the harvesting, collection, baling, and removal of pine straw from designated County-owned properties located at parcel numbers 26-02S-13E-08017-000000 (41999) 85 and 35-02S-13E-08354-000020 (42002) 85.
The purpose of this lease program is to provide for the responsible and efficient harvesting of pine straw while generating revenue for Suwannee County, protecting County-owned timber resources, and maintaining the environmental integrity of the designated properties.
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124223
Employee FTE
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370
Population
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48,149
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Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$35,000, use sole source if truly proprietary or needed for continuity; if over $50,000, expect Board approval. If it doesn’t qualify, pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, a State of Florida agreement, Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements, PAEC Florida Buy, BuyBoard, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Suwannee County, FL:pursue sole source only for genuinely proprietary solutions or when required for continuity with existing systems. Practical steps:
Build the business case with the end-user department (e.g., Public Safety).
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Suwannee County uses cooperative purchasing as a standard policy and regularly leverages co-ops; this is the lowest-friction path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Suwannee County
Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed potential regulations for AI data centers, including the consideration of moratoriums. Public comments addressed records retention policies, budget amendments for the Community Redevelopment Agency, the use of 911 revenues, and the economic development director's travel expenses. The board also reviewed the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council's operations, addressed engineer contract payments, and discussed the scheduling of upcoming meetings.
Suwannee County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several topics, including public concerns regarding the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, election security improvements, and the use of Flock surveillance cameras. The County Attorney reported that Flock cameras operated by the Sheriff's Office have been permanently turned off, and provided an update on the bonding process for the wastewater treatment plant, noting that several revenue sources are available for pledge. Additionally, the board discussed the authorization for the County Attorney to speak on behalf of the county at a future Live Oak Community Redevelopment Authority meeting and the setting of water and wastewater rates.
Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners Tentative Budget Hearing
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The board conducted a tentative budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included the presentation of the proposed tentative millage rate of 8.800 mills and a proposed total budget of $204,324,273. Adjustments to the budget were discussed regarding fuel tax estimates and their impact on contingency funds. Public commentary addressed concerns about budget growth, House Bill 1329, and the status of camera technology. The board ultimately voted to approve the tentative millage rate and the proposed tentative budget.
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