Identification of Missouri Reference Wetlands Services

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Water Protection Program has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting vendors to identify and characterize reference wetlands throughout the state of Missouri. The solicitation, numbered RFPS30034902300991, requires a comprehensive wetland assessment that will involve detailed documentation and evaluation of reference wetland sites. Vendors must submit their technical proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by December 9, 2022, at 8:00 PM GMT, with the delivery location specified as 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The RFP includes multiple required attachments such as evaluation criteria, an analytes table, department special terms and conditions, and federal assistance agreement terms. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria outlined in the solicitation documents, and vendors are required to complete and upload all RFP exhibits (Exhibits A through J), including detailed pricing pages. Technical questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to Mertrell Nickens at 573-751-7656.

The RFP is open to all vendors with no specified set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value or specific budget range. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. The inclusion of federal assistance agreement terms suggests potential federal funding involvement, though specific funding amounts are not disclosed. Vendors are advised that they are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their proposals and thoroughly reviewing all solicitation documents and attachments. The solicitation implies a need for technical expertise in wetland identification, characterization, and documentation, but does not specify detailed qualifications beyond the comprehensive requirements outlined in the RFP package.