Invasive Plant Control Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDC24207 for Invasive Plant Control Services targeting Conservation Areas in Cedar and St. Clair counties. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive invasive plant control services for three specific locations: Taberville Prairie Conservation Area, Monegaw Prairie Conservation Area, and Linscomb Wildlife Area. Each conservation area is considered a separate line item with a quantity of one unit, requiring vendors to submit individual pricing and maximum renewal pricing. The bid is open from April 1, 2024, at 1:30 PM CDT through April 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all responses required to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential one-year renewal periods. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Interested vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure timely submission of their responses.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors capable of performing invasive plant control services. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the documents do not specify existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers three conservation areas with potential for two additional renewal years. Vendors are required to provide pricing for each conservation area individually and cannot submit negative value bids or exclude any line items from their total bid. The contact person for technical questions is Matt Wiseman from the Department of Conservation, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov. Interested vendors should thoroughly review all documentation and ensure they can meet the specific invasive plant control service requirements for the specified conservation areas.