Prairie Fork and Danville Invasive Species Control

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for invasive species control services at two conservation areas in Missouri. The procurement seeks comprehensive invasive species removal and control services across 575 acres at the Prairie Fork Conservation Area and 200 acres at the Danville Conservation Area, totaling 775 acres. Required services include the management and eradication of invasive plant species using mechanical, chemical, or other appropriate methods. Vendors must submit per-acre pricing for each conservation area separately, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy. The bid period runs from June 12, 2023, to June 27, 2023, with responses due by 2:00 PM CDT on June 27. Site tours are available upon request by contacting Jeff Demand at jeff.demand@mdc.mo.gov during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Anna Kittrell at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specified set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the documentation, and there is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Vendors must ensure their bids do not include negative values, and technical support is available for electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system if needed. The documentation does not provide an estimated total contract value or specify any budget ranges for the project. Potential bidders are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents and submit their proposals in accordance with the specified requirements and guidelines.