Lincoln and St. Charles County Area Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Lincoln and St. Charles County Area Maintenance services, a one-year contract with two optional one-year renewal periods covering maintenance at five conservation areas: William R. Logan Conservation Area, William G. & Erma Parke White Memorial Wildlife Area, Kessler Memorial Wildlife Area, Cuivre Island Conservation Area, and Upper Mississippi Dresser Island Conservation Area. The procurement encompasses eight line items requiring mowing services once every three weeks from April 15 through October 1 for Lincoln County sites and through October 15 for St. Charles County sites, brush hog mowing one to two times annually, and litter removal across the designated areas. All costs including fuel, tools, equipment, materials, labor, and supplies must be included in firm, fixed-price bids submitted for the original contract period and maximum prices for renewal periods. The IFB opened on March 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time, with responses due by March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time; suppliers may schedule tours of the conservation areas by contacting Tim Brown at 636-441-4554 extension 1884. Award determination will be based on the lowest and best bid that complies with all mandatory specifications and requirements, with consideration given to supplier responsibility and other evaluation criteria. The Department reserves the right to cancel or modify scheduled services and makes no guarantee regarding actual quantities ordered.

Suppliers must comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements by providing a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue and be properly registered with the Missouri Secretary of State. The procurement includes set-aside requirements mandating Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) participation at a minimum of 3 percent of total contract value and Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation equal to the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value for contracts not exceeding $10 million, with evaluation points ranging from 5 to 15 based on commitment levels. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted within 30 calendar days for payment. The specific budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.