Invasive Plant Control Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC21079 for Invasive Plant Control Services at the DuPont Reservation Conservation Area located in Pike County, Missouri. The procurement seeks vendors to provide comprehensive invasive plant control services across approximately 81 acres of conservation land. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed bid responses with completed exhibits, specifying pricing on a per-acre basis for invasive plant management and control. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for December 9, 2020, at 9:00 AM, which allows potential bidders to inspect the work area prior to submission, and a bid response deadline of December 18, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit their proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy submissions. The MDC will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation focused on meeting the technical specifications and providing the most competitive pricing. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery required on a Free On Board Destination basis.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types, effectively making the opportunity open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration. While multiple solicitation documents reference the contract, none provide a specific estimated total contract value or precise budget range for the invasive plant control services. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Matt Wiseman, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov. Vendors are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents, complete all required exhibits (Exhibits A through E), and ensure timely and accurate submission of their bid responses to be considered for contract award.