Prairie Fork and Danville Invasive Species Control Honey Suckle and Autum Olove

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a solicitation (MDC23246) for invasive species control services in Montgomery County, specifically targeting honeysuckle and autumn olive at the Prairie Fork Conservation Area and Danville Conservation Area. The project requires treatment of 575 acres at Prairie Fork and 200 acres at Danville, with the primary objective of removing these invasive plant species to restore native ecosystem health. Vendors interested in the project must submit comprehensive bids by June 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Site tours can be scheduled by contacting Jeff Demand at jeff.demand@mdc.mo.gov during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Prospective bidders are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response. The solicitation specifies payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. While specific technical qualifications are not detailed, vendors should demonstrate expertise in invasive species management and conservation area restoration.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the documentation does not specify existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, the solicitation lacks details about the estimated total contract value or specific budget ranges. The primary point of contact for questions is Anna Kittrell at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri, who can be reached at 573-815-7900. Vendors are advised to carefully review all documentation and ensure timely submission of their bid responses, with the understanding that they are responsible for allowing adequate time for potential technical support during the submission process. The broad nature of the solicitation suggests that MDC is seeking flexible and comprehensive invasive species management solutions for these conservation areas.