NW - Little Compton Conservation Areas - Area Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for maintenance services at Little Compton Conservation Areas in Chariton County, Missouri. This procurement seeks bids for five categories of services over a one-year contract period with two optional one-year renewal periods: parking lot and area mowing (25 occurrences), parking lot and area litter pickup prior to mowing (25 occurrences), lakeshore mowing (2 occurrences), lakeshore litter pickup prior to mowing (2 occurrences), and weekly latrine cleaning (52 occurrences). Mowing services must be completed within 48 hours of notification and are estimated to occur approximately every 14 days depending on weather conditions, with lakeshore mowing required four days prior to Independence Day and Labor Day, while latrine cleaning occurs weekly on Mondays. All bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by hard copy mail by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with site visits available through tour contact Robert Henry. Contractors must provide firm and fixed pricing for the original contract period and any renewal periods, with the contractor responsible for all costs including labor, equipment, materials, travel, and fuel. Evaluation criteria include Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops participation, which is required at the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value, with bonus points available (5-15 points) for qualifying participation.

All respondents must meet specific operational and compliance requirements, including registration with MissouriBUYS, possession of a Missouri "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Department of Revenue, proper Secretary of State registration or exemption, and compliance with E-Verify work authorization requirements if meeting the definition of a "business entity" under Missouri law. The contract includes no identified incumbent vendor or existing contractor information provided in the solicitation documents. Invoicing is submitted upon service completion and acceptance, with payment due within 30 calendar days. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice or for breach with an opportunity to cure within 10 business days, and may add or remove service areas during the contract period while maintaining the stated prices. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials.