IFB #08802561

The State of Missouri, specifically the Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC), is seeking competitive bids for a cash farm lease for hay production on approximately 40 acres located near the Moberly Correctional Center in Moberly, Missouri. This Invitation for Bid (IFB #08802561) is being conducted through the MissouriBUYS system and targets vendors interested in leasing and utilizing the agricultural land for hay production. The solicitation period runs from April 19, 2023, to April 26, 2023, with bid responses due by 1:30 PM CDT on April 26, 2023. Vendors must electronically submit their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system after carefully reviewing all solicitation documents under the Overview tab. The primary contact for this opportunity is Sheri Nenninger, who can be reached at 573-751-1003 or sheri.nenninger@oa.mo.gov. Deliverables include a cash farm lease with Free On Board Destination terms, and payment terms will be specified by the selected vendor.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational qualifications. The total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed in the available documents, and no specific budget range is provided. Vendors will be evaluated based on providing the most advantageous offer to the State of Missouri, with an emphasis on the highest and best bid for the hay production lease. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to provide the best value to the state. Interested parties must ensure timely electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system and are responsible for reviewing all solicitation details and requirements before submitting their proposal.