Seat Memorial Tree/Brush Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids for tree and brush removal services on the Emmett and Leah Seat Memorial Conservation Area in Worth/Gentry County, Missouri, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS (MOVERS) or U.S. mail.

The scope covers approximately 100 acres of brush and tree removal using skid steer equipment with appropriate attachments. Services include mowing, chopping, mulching, and masticating brush and trees up to 4 inches diameter at breast height (DBH); shearing, sawing, and piling trees up to 9 inches DBH; and grinding all brush and trees up to 9 inches DBH to ground level, excluding trees marked with blue/orange paint, red flagging, or trees greater than 9 inches DBH. The estimated quantity is 350 machine hours. The contractor must submit a firm, fixed price per machine hour including all costs associated with service delivery.

The contract period runs from date of award through one year with no renewal options. Payment is due 30 days from invoice receipt upon completion and acceptance of work.

Bidders must demonstrate minimum experience of two consecutive years of successful tree and brush removal or similar services, verified through Current/Prior Experience Verification documentation. Business compliance requirements include obtaining a Missouri "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Department of Revenue, registering with the Missouri Secretary of State, and providing Business Entity Certification and E-Verify documentation if applicable. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance naming the Department as an additional insured and comply with all applicable Missouri state and federal laws.

Evaluation is based on price alone using lowest responsive supplier methodology. Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops participation is encouraged, with a 5–15 bonus point preference available for commitments equal to the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value. Optional site tours are available upon request by contacting Jonathan McCulley at (660) 726-3746 ext. 1461.