Area Maintenance Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24196 for Area Maintenance Services covering three conservation areas in Lewis and Scotland County, Missouri: Deer Ridge Conservation Area, Tolona Access, and Ewing (Ella) Lake Conservation Area. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive maintenance services including mowing, trimming, weed control, trash removal, and restroom cleaning. The procurement is structured with six distinct line items, covering specific maintenance tasks at each location, with separate pricing for mowing/trimming, trash removal, weed control, and restroom cleaning services. The bid period runs from March 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM GMT to March 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT, with electronic submissions required through the MissouriBUYS system. Vendors are encouraged to request optional site tours to fully understand the scope of work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial term and two potential one-year renewal options. Bidders must complete and upload all required exhibits and provide maximum pricing for both first and second renewal periods, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not mention any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to perform the described maintenance services. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there are no apparent requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the documents, and funding will come from the Missouri Department of Conservation's general budget. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, and the contract allows for flexible pricing across the initial term and two potential renewal periods. Vendors will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the maintenance services at the specified conservation areas, with the expectation of maintaining the grounds to the MDC's standards of cleanliness and upkeep.