Seat Memorial Tree/Brush Removal Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for tree and brush removal services at the Emmett and Leah Seat Memorial Conservation Area in Worth/Gentry County, Missouri, with responses due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the MissouriBUYS system or US mail.

Bidders must have a minimum of two consecutive years of successful experience providing tree and brush removal or similar services, with government account experience preferred. The scope covers approximately 100 acres of mowing, chopping, mulching, or masticating brush and trees up to 4 inches diameter at breast height using skid steer equipment, and shearing, sawing, and piling trees up to 9 inches DBH, with all vegetation ground down to ground level except marked trees or those exceeding 9 inches DBH. Pricing shall be submitted as a firm, fixed price per machine hour for an estimated 350 hours of service, with all costs for tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and supplies included.

The contract runs from award through one year. Evaluation is based on price only, ranked by lowest responsive bid. Missouri business requirements include obtaining a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, registering with the Missouri Secretary of State, and providing E-Verify enrollment documentation if meeting the definition of a business entity. Suppliers are encouraged to pursue Organization for the Blind or Sheltered Workshop participation, which qualifies for bonus points ranging from 5 to 15 points based on a minimum commitment of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value. A pre-bid tour is available upon request; schedule with Jonathan McCulley at (660) 726-3746 extension 1461. Invoicing requires itemized submission upon service completion and acceptance, with payment due within 30 calendar days.