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

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for landscape maintenance and sanitation services at Perry County Community Lake Conservation Area. The procurement seeks three distinct services: mowing services (16 estimated bi-weekly visits from April 1, 2026, through November 15, 2026), trash pickup (41 estimated bi-weekly visits from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027), and privy cleaning (41 estimated bi-weekly visits from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027). Mowing must maintain grass heights between two and four inches across designated areas marked on provided maps, with all three services required to be completed within four days prior to three specific holidays: Memorial Day (May 25, 2026), Independence Day (July 4, 2026), and Labor Day (September 7, 2026). Bidders must submit electronically through MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS by February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with award made to the lowest responsive bidder based on total cost evaluation. Qualified contractors must comply with Missouri tax requirements, obtain Secretary of State registration, enroll in E-Verify if classified as a business entity, and provide anti-Israel boycott certification if applicable. Contractors must maintain a minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence in liability insurance coverage with the Department named as an additional insured, and pricing shall remain firm and fixed for the one-year contract period with payment due within 30 calendar days of invoice submission following service acceptance.

The Missouri Department of Conservation offers bonus point incentives for certain business classifications: Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops may earn 5 to 15 bonus points for commitments exceeding either 2% of contract value or $5,000, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises may earn 3 bonus points for commitments of at least 3% of contract value. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site tour is scheduled, though suppliers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with site conditions prior to submission. The contract may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' notice or for breach with an opportunity to cure within 10 business days. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify an estimated award value or total budget range for this procurement. While the specific contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope encompasses maintenance of Perry County Community Lake's grounds throughout the fiscal year 2026, with services funded through Perry County's operational budget for community facility maintenance.