Post- Harvest Timber Stand Improvement Pea Ridge Conservation Area Comp #08

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting sealed bids for post-harvest timber stand improvement at Pea Ridge Conservation Area, Compartment #08 in Washington County, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders must hold a valid Missouri commercial pesticide applicator license and demonstrate a minimum of two years of successful timber stand improvement experience.

The scope encompasses five timber stands totaling approximately 58 acres—Stand 44 (11 acres), Stand 51 (9 acres), Stand 52 (12 acres), Stand 53 (11 acres), and Stand 66 (15 acres)—located in Township 39N, Range 01E, Sections 19, 29, and 30. Work includes thinning to desired basal area levels, removal of undesirable species, invasive plant removal, and herbicide application to cut stumps and girdled trees. Acceptable herbicides are triclopyr ester, picloram, and 2,4-D solution, applied only to sugar maple, red maple, elm, black gum, and Carolina buckthorn. Cut stump applications must occur within one hour of cutting with a noticeable dye added to herbicide solutions. All applications must follow label directions and Missouri Pesticide Use Act requirements. The Department will conduct periodic inspections to verify compliance.

Pricing shall be firm and fixed, with separate unit pricing required for each stand (UOM: acreage). Contractors must include all labor, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and supplies in quoted prices and provide separate pricing lines for each stand. Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops participation is required at the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value, with bonus points of 5 to 15 available for participation exceeding the minimum. The contract period runs from award date through June 1, 2027. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice submission following Department acceptance of work. Contractors must maintain Secretary of State registration, demonstrate E-Verify enrollment if applicable, and maintain liability insurance naming the Department as additional insured. Optional site tours are available upon request from Matt Pilz at 573-468-3335 ext. 6602 or Matthew.Pilz@mdc.mo.gov. Sealed bids may be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS or by mail.