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

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for post-harvest timber stand improvement at Pea Ridge Conservation Area, Compartment #08 in Washington County, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A valid Missouri commercial pesticide applicators license is a mandatory requirement before using chemicals on Department property, and contractors must provide documentation of compliance upon request.

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 invasive plant removal and herbicide application to girdled trees and stumps of specified hardwood species using cut stump or girdle treatment methods with triclopyr ester, picloram, or 2,4-D solution. All herbicide applications must include a noticeable dye, and applications requiring cutting must be completed within one hour of stem cutting. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two consecutive years of successful experience in timber stand improvement, invasive plant removal, or similar services, verified through the Current/Prior Experience Verification form.

Pricing is firm and fixed per acre for each stand, with all costs for tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and supplies included in quoted prices. The contract period extends from award through June 1, 2027. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt and Department acceptance.

Business compliance requirements include Missouri tax clearance certification, Secretary of State registration or exemption documentation, E-Verify enrollment where applicable, and conflict of interest certifications. Contractors must commit to Organization for the Blind or Sheltered Workshop participation equaling the greater of five thousand dollars or 2% of total contract value, with bonus points ranging from 5 to 15 points depending on commitment level. The Department will award to the lowest and best bid complying with all mandatory requirements. Site tours are available upon request; contact Matt Pilz at 573-468-3335 ext. 6602 or Matthew.Pilz@mdc.mo.gov, with at least five calendar days' advance notice requested. Submissions are due via MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS).