Lake Girardeau Conservation Area Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive maintenance services at Lake Girardeau Conservation Area. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide three distinct services: bi-weekly mowing from April 1, 2026 through November 15, 2026 (estimated 16 services); bi-weekly trash pickup from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (estimated 16 services); and bi-weekly privy cleaning from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (estimated 24 services). All costs, including labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, must be included in firm and fixed pricing for the original contract period. The Department will award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, with designations for primary, secondary, and tertiary contractors as backup options. Bid responses are due electronically via MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS or by U.S. mail by February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Suppliers must comply with Missouri state business requirements, including Secretary of State registration, tax compliance certification, E-Verify enrollment where applicable, and obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue prior to award. No pre-bid conference or site tour has been scheduled. Payment terms are established at net 45 days upon invoice submission and Department acceptance of services, with the contract term running one year from the date of award and subject to annual appropriation by the Missouri General Assembly.

The procurement contains incentive structures for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops may receive bonus points of 5 to 15 points for commitments meeting or exceeding either 2 percent or $5,000 of total contract value. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) are eligible for a 3-point bonus for commitments of at least 3 percent of contract value. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Supporting project documentation, including fiscal year 2026 mowing schedule and area maps, has been provided to assist bidders in understanding the scope, timing, and geographic extent of the grounds maintenance requirements. While a specific budget or award value range is not explicitly stated in the procurement announcement, the estimated service quantities—16 mowing events, 16 trash pickup events, and 24 privy cleaning events—provide baseline data for bid cost estimation and contract valuation.