Forest Stand Improvement Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC22083 for Forest Stand Improvement Services at the Sugar Creek Conservation Area located in Adair County, Missouri. The procurement seeks services for improving forest stands across two specific blocks: Block 1, Compartment 3 covering 135 acres and Block 2, Compartment 3 covering 123 acres, totaling 258 acres. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2021, with bid responses due by December 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract period will extend from the date of award through March 15, 2022. Vendors must submit completed exhibits, including Exhibit A through Exhibit H, either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy if allowed. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing evaluated on a per-acre basis. Vendors are required to carefully review the complete solicitation document, including all specifications and terms, and ensure timely submission of their comprehensive bid response.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of performing forest stand improvement services. No estimated total contract value or specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Vendors are advised that they are solely responsible for ensuring a complete understanding of the requirements, submitting all necessary documentation, and meeting the specified deadlines. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Matt Wiseman, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov, though no formal vendor question period is outlined in the documents.