Butts County Seeks Bids for 17-Acre Timber Harvesting Project

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Butts County, Georgia is seeking sealed bids from timber harvesting professionals for a 17-acre land parcel located on Recreation Boulevard in Jackson. The county is accepting proposals until 3:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026, with bids to be opened and read aloud publicly on the same day.

Why it matters

This timber harvesting project represents an opportunity for experienced forestry companies to bid on a sizable land parcel in Butts County. The winning contractor will be responsible for felling trees and removing the timber, which could provide economic benefits to the local community.

The details

Butts County has detailed specific requirements for the bid submission process, including that proposals must be typed or neatly handwritten, sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the Bid# and Company Name, and delivered to the Butts County Administration Office - Purchasing Department by the 3:00 p.m. deadline on February 27, 2026. There will be a non-mandatory site visit on February 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for interested bidders to inspect the land, and the deadline for submitting questions is February 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Any addenda issued by the county will be posted on their website, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of these updates on their bid form.

• Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026.
• Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
• A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
• The deadline for submitting questions is February 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
• Any addenda will be posted on the Butts County website by 4:00 p.m. on February 23, 2026.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.