Prairie Fork and Danville Invasive Species Control Sericea and Teasel

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #23245 for invasive species control services targeting Sericea and Teasel in Boone County's Prairie Fork and Danville Conservation Areas. The procurement encompasses invasive species treatment across approximately 575 acres at Prairie Fork Conservation Area and 200 acres at Danville Conservation Area, totaling 775 acres of land management work. Vendors must provide comprehensive invasive species control services, with specific focus on eliminating Sericea and Teasel plant species from these conservation areas. The solicitation requires vendors to complete and sign Exhibit A and any applicable exhibits as part of their submission package. Bids can be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy, with a firm submission deadline of June 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Optional site visits are available by contacting Jeff Demand at jeff.demand@mdc.mo.gov during business hours Monday through Friday, allowing potential bidders to inspect the treatment areas prior to submitting their proposals. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The MDC has not disclosed an estimated contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources for this invasive species control project. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Anna Kittrell at the MDC Columbia office, who can be reached at 573-815-7900. Vendors are advised to ensure timely submission of their bids and to allow adequate time for any technical support that may be needed during the submission process. The documentation provides no explicit evaluation criteria for assessing the submitted bids, suggesting a potential focus on meeting the specified service requirements and competitive pricing.