Missouri Army National Guard Monarch Butterfly Surveys

The Missouri Army National Guard (MONG) Environmental Division has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ23001883) for Monarch Butterfly Surveys to be conducted at the Macon Training Site and Truman Training Area. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform comprehensive monarch butterfly surveys. Specific requirements include walking through designated areas and positively identifying monarch larvae and adult monarchs within these training sites. The RFQ was posted on February 10, 2023, with responses due by February 24, 2023, at 10:00:00 AM CST. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or potentially via hard copy if permitted. The procurement involves a detailed survey process that requires precise identification and documentation of monarch butterfly populations, with the contractor responsible for conducting thorough on-site investigations. Supporting documentation for the solicitation includes a Bid Sheet Monarch Survey, Missouri SOCC Checklist 2022a, and a Monarch Survey Project Packet.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged business enterprises. The payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, though no specific estimated total contract value is disclosed in the documentation. The RFQ does not specify any line items or provide detailed pricing guidance, leaving pricing determination to the responding vendors. No information is included about potential contract renewal options or additional future survey requirements. The contact person for this solicitation is Mariah Conner from the Department of Public Safety - Army National Guard Environmental Division located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Vendors interested in responding should carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure compliance with the submission requirements outlined in the RFQ.