Invasive Plant Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, number MDC25097, for invasive plant removal services at the Atlanta Conservation Area/Long Branch Management Lands located in Macon County, Missouri. The procurement seeks vendors to provide specialized invasive plant species removal services across approximately 1.00 acre of land. Vendors must submit their bid responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system between September 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT and October 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Interested vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid package. The solicitation requires vendors to have the capability to effectively remove invasive plant species from the designated conservation area, with a focus on ecological restoration and land management. Technical questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to Kylee Korte at the MDC Kirksville office, with contact information provided in the bid documents.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no mentions of specific enterprise or diversity requirements. The payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. While the documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value, the pricing structure appears to be based on a firm, fixed price per acre of invasive plant removal. The contract will likely be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all solicitation requirements. Funding for the project will come from the MDC's operating budget, though specific funding amounts are not disclosed in the available documents.