NW - Little Compton Conservation Areas - Area Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for area maintenance services at Little Compton Conservation Areas in Chariton County under IFB MDC 0000000211SL, with responses due June 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via electronic submission through MissouriBUYS.

The scope includes parking lot and area mowing (25 occurrences per contract period), parking lot litter pickup prior to mowing (25 occurrences), lakeshore mowing (2 occurrences), lakeshore litter pickup prior to mowing (2 occurrences), and weekly latrine cleaning services (52 occurrences per period). Mowing services must be completed within 48 hours of Department notification between July 1 and June 30 each year, estimated at approximately once every 14 days depending on weather and growing conditions. Lakeshore mowing is required 4 days prior to Independence Day and Labor Day. Weekly latrine cleaning occurs every Monday and includes litter removal, cleaning and disinfecting of risers, seats, lids, interior walls, and floors, plus maintenance of toilet paper dispensers with 2-ply, 1,000-sheet minimum rolls. The contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, supplies, travel, and fuel costs within the stated price.

The original contract period runs from the date of award through one year, with renewal options for two additional one-year periods. All pricing shall be firm and fixed for the original contract period, with maximum allowable prices stated for renewal periods. Payment is due within thirty calendar days of receipt of valid invoices.

Contractors must meet Missouri business compliance requirements, including obtaining a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, registering with the Missouri Secretary of State, and complying with E-Verify federal work authorization requirements. Evaluation is based on lowest responsive supplier price using a cost evaluation formula. Bonus points are available for qualified nonprofit organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops at a minimum of 2 percent or $5,000 of total contract value, with points ranging from 5 to 15 based on commitment level. A site tour is available by contacting Robert Henry at robert.henry@mdc.mo.gov. The contract is subject to non-appropriation of funds by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri for each fiscal year.