Clean Tree Seed (SDA 374-0647)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24248 for Clean Tree Seed procurement for the George O. White State Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The solicitation seeks bids for 23 different native tree and shrub seed varieties, with quantities ranging from 10 to 500 pounds per line item. Key seed types include 400 pounds of Bald Cypress, 500 pounds of Wild Plum species, 400 pounds of Hazelnut, and 100 pounds of White Fringetree, among others. The seeds must be sourced from Missouri or Midwest regions and must be from the 2023-2024 crop year. The bidding period is open from June 19, 2024, at 8:00 AM CDT to July 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with most seed deliveries required by April 5, 2025, and some specific items like Bald Cypress having an earlier delivery date of December 15, 2024. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy if allowed, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and vendors are responsible for ensuring timely and accurate bid submissions. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the documentation, the solicitation covers approximately 1,850 pounds of tree seeds across 23 line items. The delivery location is the George O. White State Nursery at 14027 Shafer Road in Licking, Missouri 65542. The contact person for any questions is Lisa Larivee from the Department of Conservation, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 or lisa.larivee@mdc.mo.gov.