Oak and Pecan Seed (SDA 374-0641)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24003 for the procurement of oak and pecan seeds to be delivered to the George O. White Nursery located in Licking, Missouri. The solicitation requests bids for 14 different seed varieties, 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, and Willow Oak, as well as Pecan seeds. The quantities range from 250 to 3,000 pounds per item, with a total estimated procurement of approximately 11,750 pounds. Seed sourcing requirements mandate that all oak seeds must originate from Midwest sources, while the Pecan seeds must specifically be sourced from Missouri. The bid submission period is open from July 27, 2023, to August 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, with desired delivery dates between October 17, 2023, and November 1, 2023. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentions of specific enterprise qualifications or preferences. The payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the George O. White Nursery. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors are required to ensure their seeds meet the specified sourcing requirements, with all oak varieties needing to be from Midwest sources and the Pecan seeds specifically sourced from Missouri. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Lisa Larivee, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 or lisa.larivee@mdc.mo.gov. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis, with potential for multiple vendors depending on the responsiveness and pricing of the submitted bids.