Lawn Maintenance Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for lawn maintenance services at the Lake Paho Conservation Area located in Mercer County, Missouri. The solicitation (MDC24156) seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive lawn maintenance for a 15-acre conservation area, with a detailed scope requiring 15 service visits during the contract period. The procurement is structured with an initial contract term from January 17, 2024, to February 8, 2024, and includes provisions for two optional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by February 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid price that meets all specified requirements. The bid requires vendors to specify pricing for the initial term and maximum prices for potential first and second renewal periods. Vendors must review and accept all solicitation documents and demonstrate their capability to perform the required lawn maintenance services effectively.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preferential treatment or targeted business categories. The procurement does not mention any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure that would require special integration considerations. While the total estimated contract value was not disclosed in the documents, the structure allows for an initial term plus two potential renewal periods, suggesting a multi-year opportunity for the selected vendor. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. Interested vendors should contact Matt Wiseman at MDC (573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov) for any questions regarding the solicitation, and must carefully review the complete solicitation document available in the MissouriBUYS system to ensure a comprehensive and compliant bid submission.