Clean Tree Seed SDA 374-0632

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Clean Tree Seed to be delivered to the George O. White State Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The procurement seeks 20 different varieties of tree seeds, including Aromatic Sumac, Bald Cypress, Blackgum, Redbud, Eastern White Pine, and several others. Vendors must provide seeds sourced from Missouri or the Midwest region, with most seeds required to be from crop years 2021-2022 (with Eastern White Pine accepting crop years 2010-2022). The solicitation specifies detailed delivery requirements, with most seed deliveries scheduled between October 2022 and April 2023, with many items due for delivery by April 3, 2023. The bid period opened on July 19, 2022, and closes on August 2, 2022, with bids to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. Vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits, and pricing will be evaluated on a per-pound basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms of Net 45 Days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preference for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the estimated total contract value was not disclosed in the documents. The procurement does not indicate any specific technological integration requirements or existing infrastructure constraints. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and accurate bid submission, with technical support available if needed. The solicitation emphasizes that the state will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and the lowest price, with no additional complex evaluation criteria specified. The funding appears to come directly from the Missouri Department of Conservation's budget for the George O. White State Nursery, though specific budget allocations were not detailed in the procurement documents.