Prescribed Burn for Bryant Creek State Park & Ozark Mountain State Park

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of State Parks has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ21000822) for prescribed burn services at Bryant Creek State Park and Ozark Mountain State Park, located in Dekalb County. The solicitation seeks an invited vendor to conduct prescribed burns across approximately 115 acres within these two state parks. The procurement is specifically focused on vegetation management through controlled burning operations, with a precise implementation window from November 14, 2020 to November 18, 2020. Vendors are required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy submissions, with the strict deadline of November 18, 2020 at 8:00 PM GMT. The RFQ mandates that potential contractors thoroughly review all solicitation documents and attachments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements. Vendors must be prepared to upload completed RFP/IFB exhibits, including specific pricing pages, as part of their response. The primary contact for this solicitation is Karen Staus from the DNR Division of State Parks in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The RFQ is restricted to invited vendors only, with no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The document emphasizes vendor responsibility for comprehensive review of all solicitation materials and timely submission of a complete response. While the RFQ provides minimal commercial details, it suggests that vendors should be capable of executing professional prescribed burn services with appropriate equipment, expertise, and safety protocols for managing controlled burns in state park environments.