Fort Crowder Conservation Area FY27 Woodland Restoration

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids on woodland thinning and timber stand improvement services at Fort Crowder Conservation Area under an Invitation for Bid, with proposals due October 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

The work encompasses Compartment 1, Stand 31, covering 75 acres. The contractor must reduce basal area from 94 square feet to 65 square feet by cutting or girdling trees two inches Diameter at Breast Height and greater. All work must be completed by June 1, 2027. Work is restricted to September 1 through March 31 to avoid bat disturbance and cannot occur during firearms deer season or spring turkey season; all work must be conducted during daylight hours unless authorized by a Department representative. The contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and supplies necessary for performance. The Department reserves the right to add or remove work areas and adjust assigned work due to weather or field conditions.

The contract is structured as a firm, fixed-price blanket purchase agreement with pricing evaluated as the sole ranking criterion. The contract period runs November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027.

Contractors must be registered with MissouriBUYS (MOVERS system) and comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, including providing a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue. All contractors must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and comply with E-Verify work authorization requirements. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops must provide a minimum of $5,000 or 2% of the total contract value for purchases under $10 million, with bonus points available (5–15 points) for qualifying participation.

A tour of the work area is available upon request. Invoices are payable within 30 calendar days of receipt and acceptance by the Area Manager.