Perry County Community Lake Mowing, Trash Pickup, And Privy Cleaning

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting competitive bids for landscape maintenance services at Perry County Community Lake Conservation Area through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement requires qualified contractors to provide three distinct services: bi-weekly mowing from April 1, 2026 through November 15, 2026 (estimated 16 visits) with grass maintained between two and four inches in height across designated areas; bi-weekly trash pickup from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (estimated 41 visits) encompassing removal of litter from designated areas, parking lots, boat ramps, and adjacent zones; and bi-weekly privy cleaning from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (estimated 41 visits) including interior wall and fixture cleaning with detergent/disinfectant, floor cleaning, toilet paper dispenser maintenance, and notification of pumping needs. All pricing must be firm and fixed, covering all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary for service delivery. Contractors must comply with Missouri business registration requirements, provide a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, maintain E-Verify enrollment if applicable, and possess commercial driver's licenses if required by vehicle specifications. Work must be performed during daylight hours unless authorized by Department representatives, and vehicle access is restricted to dry or frozen ground conditions to minimize soil damage. The bid response deadline is February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with submissions accepted through MissouriBUYS or US mail. The contract award is effective upon notice of award and runs for one year with potential renewal options available.

The evaluation process awards the contract to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all mandatory requirements. Bonus points are available for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVBEs) at three percent of contract value and Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops at the greater of $5,000 or two percent of contract value. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled, and no incumbent vendor information is identified in the procurement documents. Payment terms are net 45 days upon invoice submission and Department acceptance of services. The Department reserves the right to cancel scheduled services, adjust work areas, add or remove service locations, and terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice. Specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.