Oak & Pecan Seed

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids on oak and pecan seed for the George O. White State Nursery in Licking, Missouri, under an Invitation for Bid with responses due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope covers 14 line items: 13 oak species (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) and Pecan seed, with estimated quantities ranging from 250 to 3,500 pounds per species. All seed must be from the 2026 crop and sourced from the Midwest or Missouri, as specified by species. Seed must meet strict quality standards: oak seeds must be floated with no radicles longer than 1/32 inch; pecan seeds must not be sized; and all seed must demonstrate cleanliness and proper moisture content.

Delivery is scheduled between October 19 and November 2, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted as firm, fixed, per-pound rates with delivery costs included. The Department will evaluate bids on a lowest responsive bidder basis per line item and may make primary, secondary, and tertiary awards to fulfill total estimated quantities.

The original contract period runs from the date of award through June 1, 2027. Responses may be submitted through MissouriBUYS/MOVERS or US mail. Suppliers must demonstrate tax compliance via a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, maintain Secretary of State registration, comply with E-Verify work authorization, and satisfy organizational participation commitments for Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshops if proposed. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled.