Oak and Pecan Seed (SDA 374-0633)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, identified as MDC23017, for the procurement of oak and pecan seeds for the George O. White State Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The solicitation covers 14 distinct line items of seeds, including various oak species such as Black Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Northern Red Oak, Nuttall Oak, Overcup Oak, Pin Oak, Post Oak, Shumard Oak, Swamp White Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, White Oak, Willow Oak, and Missouri-sourced Pecan. The total quantity of seeds ranges from 500 to 4,000 pounds per item, with a cumulative estimated procurement of approximately 18,500 pounds. The bid was posted on July 21, 2022, with a response deadline of August 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Delivery requirements specify that most seeds must be sourced from the Midwest region, with specific delivery dates between October 17 and November 1, 2022. Vendors are required to submit pricing on a per-pound basis and complete Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documentation, and there are no stated integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. The total estimated value of the contract was not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy submission if permitted. The procurement is being managed by Lisa Larivee of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who serves as the primary point of contact for potential questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation.