Native Forb Seed (SDA 374-0630

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC22037 for the procurement of native forb seed, specifically seeking 28 different native forb seed varieties. The solicitation requires all seeds to be sourced exclusively from Missouri or within a 250-mile radius of the Bilby Ranch Conservation Area in Nodaway County, Missouri. Each seed variety must be provided in 1-pound quantities and includes species such as Lead Plant, Rattlesnake Master, Prairie Blazing Star, Compass Plant, various Coneflowers, Wild Bergamot, and Butterfly Milkweed. The procurement is open to all vendors who can meet the sourcing requirements, with a solicitation period running from September 20, 2021, to October 8, 2021, and a strict bid submission deadline of 2:00 PM CDT on October 8, 2021. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest price(s) for the requested seed varieties.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors who can comply with the seed sourcing requirements and provide the specified native forb seed varieties. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the total estimated value of the contract is not specified in any of the solicitation documents. Vendors are instructed to complete and sign all applicable exhibits attached to the IFB documentation and submit them with their bid response. The contact for vendor inquiries is Matt Wiseman from the MDC Department of Conservation, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 x3559 or Matt.Wiseman@mdc.mo.gov.