Millstream Gardens Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Conservation, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for grounds maintenance and facility cleaning services at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area. The procurement encompasses three primary service lines: bi-weekly grass mowing to maintain a height between two and four inches with designated mowing strips around parking areas and trails, trash pickup across all service areas, and privy cleaning of two facilities using detergent and disinfectant while maintaining toilet paper dispensers. Services will be performed bi-weekly from April 20, 2026 through October 23, 2026, with an estimated 16 service occurrences for each line item. The contractor must provide all necessary tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and supplies to complete the work. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder based on total contract value using firm, fixed pricing for all three service lines. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) by February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with no pre-bid conference or mandatory site tour scheduled. The contract period extends for one year from the date of award with no renewal options indicated.

The procurement includes set-aside opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises. Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops may participate by committing the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value, earning bonus points ranging from five to fifteen points. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises may earn three bonus points by committing at least 3 percent of total contract value to their participation. Contractors must comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, Secretary of State registration, E-Verify work authorization program enrollment if applicable, and maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. Payment terms require the Department to process invoices within thirty calendar days of receipt of valid, itemized invoices. The contract may involve federal funding and requires compliance with all applicable federal regulations.