Pond Screens

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) MDC 0000000157SL for the procurement of eight pond screens to be installed at Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area in Fulton, Missouri. The screens must meet precise technical specifications, including dimensions of 11'6" x 4'2", mill finish aluminum construction without paint or powder coating, 5/8" aluminum handles welded to angle, and 5/8" holes with 5/8" centers providing a 40% open area. All units must be new with standard manufacturer equipment and designed to manage water flow and debris control while withstanding Missouri's freshwater environmental conditions. Responses to this blind bidding solicitation must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, no later than March 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the deadline for initial posting responses on March 6, 2026. The contract period extends from the date of award through June 15, 2026, with pricing to be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis including all delivery costs and payment terms of net 30 days upon receipt of valid invoices and acceptance of goods. No pre-bid conference, site tour, or bidders' meeting is scheduled, and evaluation will be based solely on price with blind bidding procedures in effect.

Suppliers must meet all Missouri business compliance requirements, including state tax compliance certification, Secretary of State registration or exemption documentation, debarment certification, Buy American preference compliance, and work authorization verification, with registration in MissouriBUYS required for award consideration. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops may qualify for bonus point preferences ranging from 5 to 15 points if they commit to providing the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value. All shipments must be FOB Destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and the procurement is subject to federal funding requirements including compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and American Rescue Plan Act compliance. No current incumbent vendor is identified for this procurement. While a specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, pricing must be submitted per unit to allow the Missouri Department of Conservation to evaluate costs across the eight screens required for the project.