Invasive plant species removal services - schell osage

The Missouri Department of Conservation issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for invasive plant species removal services on the Schell-Osage Conservation Area, spanning approximately 232 acres located in Vernon and St. Clair County. The primary objective is to deadend invasive plant species including multiflora rose, autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, winter creeper, black locust, and honey locust through approved herbicide application methods such as cut stump treatment, basal treatment, or foliar application. Contractors must hold a valid Certified Commercial Applicator or Certified Public Applicator license issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and must include all costs associated with herbicide and service delivery in their bid price. The contract period runs from January 19, 2026, through June 15, 2026, with the Department retaining the option to renew for two additional one-year periods at approximately 230 acres per renewal year. The bid evaluation will be based on price only, with the award made to the lowest and best bidder. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS or by hard copy mail, with responses due no later than January 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. An area tour is available upon request by contacting John Henry at (417) 432-3414.

The solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Suppliers must comply with Missouri business compliance requirements, including tax clearance certification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment documentation, and anti-discrimination against Israel certifications. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the solicitation documents. The total agreement amount is $20,000 for the original contract period, with pricing required for the initial 232 acres in Line 1 and 230 acres each for Renewal 1 (Line 2) and Renewal 2 (Line 3), all categorized under Forestry Management (70151500). The Department reserves the right to add or remove work areas during the contract period, with prices remaining firm for any modifications. Payment will be made within thirty calendar days of receipt of a valid invoice following acceptance of services by the Area Manager or designee.