Bismarck Lake Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The Missouri Department of Conservation is solicuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for mowing services, trash pickup, and privy cleaning at Bismarck Lake Conservation Area. The procurement seeks three integrated services: bi-weekly mowing services from May 4, 2026, through October 23, 2026, with grass maintained between two and four inches in height across parking lots, grassed islands, and areas adjacent to boat docks; bi-weekly trash pickup services across all mowing areas, paved surfaces, gravel areas, and boat ramps, excluding hazardous waste; and bi-weekly privy cleaning services including interior wall cleaning, disinfection of risers and seats, floor cleaning, toilet paper dispenser maintenance, and notification to the Department when pumping is needed. Each service line is estimated at thirteen occurrences over the contract term. All costs including labor, equipment, materials, and supplies must be included in the quoted prices, which shall remain firm and fixed for the original one-year contract period from the date of award. The Department retains the option to add, remove, or adjust service areas during the contract term. Bids are due electronically via MissouriBUYS or by mail by March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with no pre-bid conference or site tour scheduled. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder, with primary, secondary, and tertiary contractors selected; the Department will utilize secondary or tertiary contractors only if the primary contractor cannot meet demands. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to bid requirements and pricing competitiveness.

Suppliers must comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, register with the Missouri Secretary of State, and maintain E-Verify enrollment if classified as a business entity. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops participation is required at a minimum of $5,000 or two percent of total contract value, with participation opportunities earning five to fifteen bonus evaluation points based on commitment levels. The contract involves potential federal funding and requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Payment terms are net 45 days after invoice submission, with invoices submitted electronically to Jason.Crites@mdc.mo.gov. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available materials.