Loutre Valley Invasive Species Control (SDA 374-0597)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Loutre Valley Invasive Species Control (SDA 374-0597), seeking contractors to perform invasive species control services across five conservation areas in the Central Region: Whetstone Creek, Prairie Fork, Danville, Rocky Fork, and Marshall I. Diggs. The procurement encompasses three specific treatment methods: foliar treatment (applicable May-September), basal bark treatment (applicable October-April), and cut stump treatment (applicable anytime). Vendors must bid hourly rates for each treatment type at each conservation area, with a total of 15 line items, each with a 1-hour quantity. The solicitation was released on August 2, 2018, with a firm bid submission deadline of August 23, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Bidders are required to provide hourly pricing for invasive species control services, with no negative bid values permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the primary objective of managing invasive species across these conservation areas in multiple Missouri counties including Callaway, Boone, Montgomery, and Audrain.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The bid appears open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. The documents do not reference any incumbent vendors or existing contractors for these services. While the total estimated contract value is not specified, the contract terms indicate a one-year initial period with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation provides contact information for Jessica Andres at the MDC Jefferson City office for potential vendor inquiries. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely bid submission, whether submitted online or as a hard copy, and must provide hourly rates for each treatment method at each conservation area location.