Native Forb Seed (SDA 374-0635)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC23037 for the procurement of native forb seeds, specifically targeting 28 different native forb species. The solicitation requires all seed to be sourced exclusively from Missouri or from within a 250-mile radius of the Bilby Ranch Conservation Area in Nodaway County, Missouri. Each species is requested in a 1-pound quantity, with detailed specifications for varieties including Lead Plant, Rattlesnake Master, Prairie Blazing Star, Compass Plant, various Coneflowers, Mountain Mints, and Milkweeds. The bid solicitation period runs from August 19, 2022, to September 16, 2022, with a firm bid submission deadline of 2:00 PM CDT on September 16, 2022. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to complete and attach all applicable exhibits (Exhibit A through Exhibit F). The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days, and vendors must provide unit pricing for each seed variety.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in any of the provided documents. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bid responses and must carefully review all solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the specific evaluation criteria beyond responsiveness are not explicitly detailed. Contact for this solicitation is Matt Wiseman from the Missouri Department of Conservation, who can provide additional information if needed.