Grass Forb and Plant Seed

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC25030 for the procurement of native grass, forb, and plant seeds. The solicitation seeks 50 different native seed varieties, including species such as Side Oats Grama, Blue Grama, Prairie Coreopsis, and various native flowering plants. A critical requirement is that all native forb seeds must be sourced exclusively from the Northern Great Plains regional ecotype, specifically from within North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or the Missouri River Watershed. The bid is open to all vendors and requires a unit quantity of 1.00 for each seed variety, with detailed specifications provided for each line item. The solicitation period runs from August 2, 2024, at 4:30 PM CDT to August 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or potentially via hard copy if allowed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be specified by the vendor.

The IFB does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. The primary contact for the solicitation is Matt Wiseman at the MDC office in Jefferson City, Missouri. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bids and must carefully review all specifications, particularly the regional sourcing requirements for the native seeds. The solicitation appears to be part of a broader conservation effort, likely supporting habitat restoration or native landscape preservation projects within Missouri and potentially surrounding states.