Invasive plant species removal services - schell osage

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid for invasive plant species removal services on the Schell-Osage Conservation Area, located in Vernon and St. Clair County. The procurement seeks contractor services to eliminate approximately 70 acres of invasive species, including multiflora rose, autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, Japanese honeysuckle, and winter creeper through approved herbicide application methods. Bidders must provide firm, fixed prices covering all costs including herbicide, labor, equipment, and materials, and must hold a valid Missouri Department of Agriculture Certified Commercial Applicator or Certified Public Applicator license with documentation provided upon request. The evaluation will be based on price only, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive bid that complies with all mandatory specifications. Electronic submissions via MissouriBUYS or mail submissions are due by February 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a tour of the project area available upon request by contacting John Henry at 417-432-3414. The original contract period runs from February 3, 2025 through June 15, 2026, with the Department holding the option to renew for two additional one-year periods with pricing remaining firm if exercised.

Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops utilizing at least two percent or $5,000 of the contract value may receive bonus points ranging from five to fifteen points, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises committing at least three percent of contract value are also eligible for participation consideration. All bidders must meet business compliance requirements prior to award, including Missouri tax compliance certification, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment if applicable, and various statutory certifications. The total contract amount for the original period is $20,000, with no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration noted in the procurement documents. No additional set-aside restrictions have been specified beyond the participation incentives for disadvantaged enterprises and veteran-owned businesses, allowing qualified contractors to compete for this opportunity.