Dive Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is soliciting bids for Dive Services (Solicitation Number MDC22163) to collect freshwater mussels from assigned sites within Pools 20, 21, 22, and 24 of the Mississippi River, specifically covering Clark, Lewis, Marion, Ralls, and Pike counties in Missouri. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring 8 days of professional dive services with a contract term of three months from the date of award. Bid submissions are due on July 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, and vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or potentially as hard copy if allowed. Vendors are required to complete and submit multiple exhibits, including Exhibit A through Exhibit G, with their bid response. The procurement specifies payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. Bidders must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure timely submission of their comprehensive bid package.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the available documents. The bid appears to be open to all qualified vendors with the capability to perform professional dive services for freshwater mussel collection. Pricing will be requested on a per-day basis for the dive services, with vendors prohibited from entering negative values. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Matt Wiseman, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov for any questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation.