Lost Valley Fish Hatchery - Mowing Maintenance Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for mowing maintenance services at Lost Valley Fish Hatchery and Visitors Center, with sealed bids due on March 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The procurement encompasses three distinct service lines: Line 1 involves weekly mowing (22 services) of the entrance road, visitor center parking lot, kid's fishing pond, raceways, hatchery and storage/maintenance buildings, and Warsaw Forestry Shop from April 15 through September 30, Monday through Friday during restricted hours near visitor areas; Line 2 requires twice-monthly mowing (10 services) of well houses, gravel production road, ambient pond/detention ponds, hatchery ponds, and service roads with 15-30 day intervals; and Line 3 encompasses twice-monthly mowing (2 services) of the sewage lagoon during the same period. Qualified contractors must provide a minimum of one 60-inch or greater commercial mower and one 36-inch or greater tow-behind mower, both equipped with turf-type tires, and all costs including fuel, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies must be included in stated prices. The contract period extends one year from the date of award with two optional one-year renewal periods, and award will be determined based on lowest and best bid considering price and supplier responsibility. A mandatory pre-bid tour is scheduled for March 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM with Ralph Adams, and the buyer is Lisa Larivee.

This procurement includes specific set-aside requirements mandating that suppliers provide a minimum of 2 percent or $5,000 in Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation and a minimum of 3 percent in Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) participation relative to contract value. All suppliers must obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, register with the Missouri Secretary of State, and comply with E-Verify requirements if classified as a business entity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Invoicing occurs upon completion and acceptance of services with payment due within 30 calendar days, and the contract is subject to non-appropriation of funds by the Missouri General Assembly and may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' notice or for breach with a 10 business day cure period. The specific contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available documentation.