Invasive Plant Species Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24056 for Invasive Plant Species Removal Services at the Atlanta Conservation Area located in Macon County, Missouri. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive invasive plant species removal services across approximately 78 acres of conservation land. The contract period runs from the date of award through May 15, 2024, with bids due by October 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to submit a per-acre pricing structure and complete Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. The procurement allows electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submissions if permitted. Interested vendors must provide detailed pricing information and demonstrate capability to effectively remove invasive plant species from the designated conservation area. The procurement contact is Matt Wiseman, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged business enterprises or small business preferences. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the documentation. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors are allowed to submit pricing, with some versions of the solicitation indicating flexibility for negative bid values. The funding for this project will come from the State of Missouri budget, though specific funding sources and amounts are not detailed in the available documentation. The procurement appears designed to secure competitive bids for efficient and effective invasive plant species management at the Atlanta Conservation Area.