Forest Stand Improvement

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24098 for Forest Stand Improvement services at the Shoemaker Conservation Area in Adair County, Missouri. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform forest stand improvement work on 84 acres in Block 1, Compartment 1 of the conservation area. The period of service is from December 1, 2023, through March 15, 2024, with bid responses due by October 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to complete and attach Exhibits A through H as part of their bid response. The solicitation requires vendors to carefully review all documents and specifications for the forest stand improvement project, which includes detailed requirements for the work to be performed. The contact person for any questions is Matt Wiseman at the MDC, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to submit bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, with pricing to be determined on a per-acre basis for the 84-acre project area. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. The MDC has not disclosed any information about funding sources or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors are advised to thoroughly review all solicitation documents and ensure timely submission of their complete bid response, including all required exhibits, through the MissouriBUYS system by the specified deadline.