Henry sever lake and labelle lake area maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for area maintenance services at Henry Sever Lake Conservation Area in Knox County and LaBelle Lake Conservation Area in Lewis County. The procurement encompasses two distinct service lines: Line 1 involves mowing, trimming, trash removal, and restroom cleaning at Henry Sever Lake with an estimated 14 service events annually, while Line 2 covers trash removal and restroom cleaning at LaBelle Lake with an estimated 7 service events annually. Services must be provided between April 1 and October 31 each year, with Henry Sever Lake requiring twice-monthly service events spaced at least 14 days apart and LaBelle Lake requiring once-monthly service events spaced at least 22 days apart. All pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial contract period, with separate pricing required for two optional one-year renewal periods. The bid due date is March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an open date of March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Potential bidders are encouraged to schedule site tours by contacting Travis Moore or Amber Brown at 573-248-2530 prior to submitting their responses. The contract period extends from the date of award through one year, with the Department retaining sole discretion to renew for two additional one-year periods. Responses may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) or by hard copy via mail, courier, or hand delivery, and award will be made to the lowest and best responsive bid meeting all mandatory specifications.

All bidders must comply with Missouri business requirements, including registration with the Missouri Secretary of State and submission of a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Businesses meeting the definition under section 285.525, RSMo, must be enrolled in E-Verify. A notable requirement is the Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation mandate, wherein suppliers must commit to participation equal to at least 2% or $5,000 of the total contract value, whichever is greater, with commitment levels earning 5 to 15 bonus evaluation points as part of the award criteria. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Payment will be made net 30 days upon receipt of valid monthly invoices. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documents; however, the contract value will be determined by the submitted bids and the scope of services as detailed in the two service lines outlined above.