NW - Sterling Price Conservation Areas - Area Maintenance

The Missouri Department of Conservation issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for area maintenance services at Sterling Price Conservation Areas in Chariton County, Missouri. The solicitation encompasses five categories of services performed on a per-occurrence basis with firm, fixed pricing: parking lot and area mowing (25 occurrences), litter pickup prior to mowing (25 occurrences), lakeshore mowing (2 occurrences scheduled four days prior to Independence Day and Labor Day), lakeshore litter pickup prior to mowing (2 occurrences), and weekly latrine cleaning (52 occurrences annually). Mowing services must be completed within 48 hours of notification and are estimated to occur approximately every 14 days depending on weather conditions, while latrine cleaning must occur weekly on Mondays and include disinfection, toilet paper restocking (minimum 2-ply with 1,000 sheets per roll), and litter removal. The original contract period runs one year from the date of award with two optional one-year renewal periods available at the Department's discretion, with pricing remaining firm and fixed throughout all periods. The solicitation opened May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with responses due by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid that complies with all mandatory requirements and serves the Department's best interest, with evaluation based on cost alone.

Contractors must comply with several mandatory requirements including Missouri tax compliance verification (Form 943 "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate), Missouri Secretary of State registration, E-Verify enrollment for applicable business entities, and Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation at a minimum of 2 percent or $5,000 of total contract value. Contractors must be registered in MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) to be considered for award, and no subcontractors are permitted without prior written Department approval. The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for breach with opportunity to cure within 10 state business days. Contractors are required to submit itemized invoices upon service completion, with payment due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt, and all costs including labor, travel, and fuel must be incorporated into quoted unit prices. The Department reserves the right to add or remove service areas during the contract period at the same quoted prices. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation.