Loutre Valley Prescribed Burn Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDC23255 for Loutre Valley Prescribed Burn Services located in Boone County. The procurement seeks vendors to perform prescribed burn services across multiple burn units, including Canyon Unit, Fish-hook West, Fish-hook East, East Ridge, Southend Glade, and various compartment units. The bid submission period runs from June 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM GMT to June 30, 2023, at 7:00 PM GMT, with site tours available upon request by contacting Ben Diekmann at ben.diekmann@mdc.mo.gov or 573-254-3330. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and vendor-specified payment terms. The solicitation requires pricing for an initial contract period plus two potential renewal periods, though the specific lengths of these periods are not defined in the documentation. Vendors must provide pricing for twelve different burn units, though the specific acreage quantities are listed as "0" in the specifications.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the documentation, and there is no information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated total value of the contract is not disclosed, and no specific budget information or funding sources are mentioned. The primary point of contact for questions is Anna Kittrell-Poehlein at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri, who can be reached at 573-815-7900 or annie.kittrell-poehlein@mdc.mo.gov. While the solicitation provides detailed specifications for prescribed burn services, it does not outline specific qualifications or evaluation criteria beyond selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The lack of disclosed acreage and contract value suggests potential flexibility in the scope of work and potential contract requirements.