Cephas ford access and old town access ramp clearing

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDC 0000000172SL to procure boat ramp clearing services on an as-needed, when-requested basis at two locations: Cephas Ford Access in Vernon County and Old Town Access in Bates County. The scope of work includes trash and litter removal from boat ramps, silt buildup removal by pushing deposits past the water line, and supplemental sludge removal at the bottom of ramps during low water conditions. The contractor must respond to all service requests within five business days of notification from the Department's Fisheries Management Biologist. Bids are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with electronic submission preferred through MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS. The contract period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available at the Department's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices for the original contract period and maximum prices for each renewal period, with three separate line items for Cephas Ford Boat Ramp Clearing, Old Town Boat Ramp Clearing, and Sludge Removal. The Department will evaluate bids on price alone, awarding to the lowest responsive supplier whose bid complies with all mandatory requirements, with all costs including labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision included in the quoted price.

Missouri business preference will be applied when quality is equal or better and delivered price is the same or less. The contractor must comply with Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation requirements, committing to the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value. All suppliers must maintain Missouri tax compliance with a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate, register with the Missouri Secretary of State, comply with E-Verify work authorization requirements if classified as a business entity, and obtain adequate liability insurance naming the Department as an additional insured. No pre-bid conference or site tour has been scheduled. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement documents, as pricing will be determined through competitive bidding with award to the lowest responsive bid that meets all mandatory requirements.