Fence Installation Services in St. Clair County, Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for fence installation services in St. Clair County, Missouri, specifically for three conservation areas: Wah'Kon-Tah Prairie Conservation Area, Taberville Prairie Conservation Area, and Linscomb Wildlife Area. The scope of work encompasses the installation of 5-strand barbed wire perimeter fencing (8,100 linear feet), 3-strand high tensile interior fencing (8,250 linear feet), 26 H-brace installations, 4 water gap installations, 1 sixteen-foot swinging gate installation, and 75 line post installations. The bid response deadline is April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an open date of April 15, 2026; a tour of the project areas is available upon request by contacting Stasia Whitaker at 417-853-4592 or via email. Bidders must comply with Missouri state business requirements, including obtaining a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, registering with the Missouri Secretary of State, and meeting E-Verify work authorization requirements if classified as a business entity. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest and best bid, with price as the primary evaluation criterion, and all pricing must be firm and fixed for the original contract period and each renewal period. The original contract period extends from the date of award through one year, with the Department holding the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Payment terms are net 45 days upon completion and acceptance of services.

Organizations responding to this procurement must comply with set-aside requirements mandating participation of Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops at a minimum of the greater of $5,000 or 2% of the total contract value, with potential bonus points ranging from 5 to 15 points based on the level of commitment. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The Department will provide all fence materials and deliver them to the job site, eliminating the need for bidders to source or procure materials. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation; however, interested parties should note that the organization participation requirement suggests a contract value sufficient to warrant meaningful subcontracting opportunities. Suppliers are encouraged to immediately begin securing necessary business compliance documentation, including tax clearance certificates and Secretary of State registration, due to potential lead times in obtaining these verifications.