Apple Creek Conservation Area Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The State of Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for mowing, trash pickup, and privy cleaning services at Apple Creek Conservation Area. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide three distinct services: bi-weekly mowing from April 1, 2026 through November 15, 2026 (approximately 16 occurrences); bi-weekly trash pickup from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (approximately 16 occurrences); and bi-weekly privy cleaning from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (approximately 24 occurrences). All services must be completed within four days prior to three critical holidays: Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), Independence Day (July 4, 2026), and Labor Day (September 7, 2026). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on firm and fixed pricing for the entire contract period, with the contract term running one year from the date of award. Pricing must include all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and supplies, and payment will be made within 45 calendar days of invoice receipt. Bids are due by February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS (MOVERS) or U.S. mail. The contractor must maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and designate the Department as an additional insured.

The State of Missouri has established specific compliance requirements for all bidders, including Missouri tax compliance, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify federal work authorization verification, and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification. Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops may receive 5-15 bonus points if they provide at least 2 percent or $5,000 of total contract value, whichever is greater, while Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) may receive 3 bonus points if they provide at least 3 percent of total contract value. The procurement may apply a 10 percent preference for Missouri businesses and domestically produced goods. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation. The Department reserves the right to add or remove service areas during the contract period while maintaining the quoted unit prices and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice or for breach. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents.