Invasive Plant Species Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDC24059 for invasive plant species removal services at the Big Creek Conservation Area in Adair County, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to remove invasive plant species from 102 acres of conservation land, with services to be performed from the date of award through May 15, 2024. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system between September 13, 2023, and September 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. Site visits are available to potential bidders, though the specific details of these visits are not explicitly outlined in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to be provided on a per-acre basis. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors performing similar services. The estimated total value of the contract is not disclosed in the procurement documents, and there are no mentioned funding sources or requirements. The bid is open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements and complete the necessary documentation. No preference is given to specific business types, and there are no explicit mentions of disadvantaged enterprise provisions. Vendors are solely responsible for reviewing the complete solicitation document, ensuring timely submission of their bid, and providing unit pricing for the invasive plant species removal services across the 102-acre conservation area.