Invasive Plant Species Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued Solicitation Number MDC23083, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Invasive Plant Species Removal Services at the Big Creek Conservation Area in Adair County, Missouri. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to perform comprehensive invasive plant species removal across the conservation area, with services to be measured and priced on a per-acre basis. The contract period extends from the date of award through May 1, 2023, with bids being accepted from September 28, 2022, at 8:00 PM GMT through October 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to complete and submit Exhibit A through Exhibit F, including detailed pricing pages. The solicitation mandates that all bid submissions include the necessary exhibits and follow the specified requirements, with no negative pricing allowed. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors are expected to thoroughly review the solicitation documents and ensure timely submission of their bids.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed, and there are no indications of specific funding sources or budget ranges. The bid appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the invasive plant species removal requirements at the Big Creek Conservation Area. Interested parties can contact Matt Wiseman at the MDC Jefferson City office (573-522-4115 x3559) for any questions related to the solicitation. The lack of specific quantity information suggests that the actual scope of work may be determined based on the submitted bids and the conservation area's specific needs.