Bismarck Lake Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB MDC 0000000148SL) for mowing services, trash pickup, and privy cleaning at Bismarck Lake Conservation Area. The procurement encompasses three distinct services to be performed bi-weekly over a 16-occurrence contract period from April 20, 2026 through October 23, 2026. Mowing services require grass maintenance between two to four inches in height across designated areas including the campground, parking lot, and picnic areas. Trash pickup services cover all designated mowing areas, parking lots, boat ramps, and adjacent gravel and paved areas, with contractor responsibility for all litter except hazardous waste. Privy cleaning services include interior wall disinfection, seat and riser cleaning, floor cleaning, and toilet paper dispenser maintenance. The contract utilizes firm and fixed pricing with all costs including labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision included in quoted prices. Evaluation prioritizes cost as the primary award criterion, with the lowest responsive bidder selected for award. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS or U.S. mail, with the original contract period running one year from the date of award. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled, though suppliers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions prior to submission.

Respondents must comply with Missouri business registration requirements and obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate for state tax compliance verification. Applicable business entities must enroll in E-Verify and submit Business Compliance Exhibits addressing Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshops (minimum 2% or $5,000), Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (minimum 3%), and federal funding requirements. The Department reserves the right to award contracts to primary, secondary, and tertiary contractors and may add, remove, or adjust work areas during the contract period while maintaining constant pricing. The contract may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' notice or immediately for material breach, with the Department assuming no obligation for work performed in excess of authorized quantities. Invoicing shall be submitted electronically with payment due within 30 calendar days of invoice acceptance. The estimated contract value will be determined through competitive bid evaluation, and no incumbent vendor or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation documentation.