NW - Mark Youngdahl Conservation Area - Area Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDC 0000000180SL for area maintenance services at Mark Youngdahl Conservation Area in Buchanan County. The procurement encompasses mowing services, litter pickup, and trash removal, with specific deliverables including interior mowing of marked trails (50 inches on each side) approximately 25 times per contract period, parking lot perimeter and pavilion mowing to the tree line approximately 25 times per contract period, interior litter pickup twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays (estimated 75 occurrences), and trash removal from four receptacles three times weekly from May 15 through October 31 and twice weekly from November 1 through March 31 (estimated 75 occurrences). All costs shall be firm and fixed and must include tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, supplies, travel, and fuel. The solicitation opens May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and closes May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with responses remaining valid for 90 calendar days from bid opening. The original contract period runs from the date of award through one year, with two one-year renewal options available at the Department's sole discretion. The Department will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose response complies with all mandatory requirements and specifications. Timothy Wolfe serves as the tour contact for site visits.

To be considered for award, suppliers must register in MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) and submit completed business compliance exhibits, including a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, Secretary of State registration verification or exemption documentation, and E-Verify enrollment documentation if applicable. The solicitation indicates that a current contract for these services exists, though no incumbent vendor is specifically named. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are specified in the available documentation. Suppliers are encouraged to begin obtaining required business compliance verifications immediately due to lead times. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation materials.