IFB #06811669

The State of Missouri, specifically the Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC), is seeking competitive bids for a cash farm hay lease of approximately 45 acres located near the Tipton Correctional Center in Moniteau County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB #06811669) is a solicitation for vendors to provide agricultural services, specifically hay production on state-owned land. The procurement process is open to all vendors and requires electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system. The solicitation period begins on January 27, 2023, and responses are due by February 24, 2023, at 1:30:00 PM CST. Interested vendors must review and accept the solicitation documents under the Overview tab and submit an electronic response. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest cash lease payment per acre. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not outline specific qualifications beyond the ability to submit a competitive bid for the hay lease. While an estimated total contract value is not provided, the lease is for a one-year period with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The primary contact for this solicitation is Sheri Nenninger from the Office of Administration, who can be reached at 573-751-1003 or sheri.nenninger@oa.mo.gov. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their responses and must allow adequate time for any required technical support to avoid late submissions.