Clean Tree Seed SDA 374-0637

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC23056 for clean tree seeds to be delivered to the George O. White State Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The procurement seeks 20 different native tree seed varieties, including Aromatic Sumac, Bald Cypress, Blackgum, Redbud, Eastern White Pine, and others. Vendors must provide seeds from specified Missouri or Midwest sources, primarily from crop years 2021-2022 (with Eastern White Pine allowing crops from 2010-2022). The seeds will be procured on a per-pound basis, with varied delivery dates ranging from October 2022 to April 2023, with most items requiring delivery by April 3, 2023. The solicitation was posted on August 16, 2022, with a firm bid submission deadline of August 30, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy, and are required to complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide a specific estimated total contract value or budget range for the tree seed procurement. Vendors are required to provide pricing per pound for each of the 20 tree seed varieties, with no option to enter negative bid values. The procurement is specifically for Texas County in Missouri, with seeds to be delivered to the George O. White State Nursery. Vendors must ensure seed quality, source, and crop year specifications as detailed in the solicitation. The Missouri Department of Conservation will be responsible for evaluating and selecting vendors based on the submitted bids, with a focus on meeting the specific seed requirements for each tree species.