Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Danville CA

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number MDC24063 for a Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) project located in the Danville Conservation Area within Boone County. The procurement involves comprehensive timber stand improvement services across four specific stands totaling 91.6 acres: Stand #107 (29 acres), Stand #17 (26 acres), Stand #19 (30 acres), and Stand #27 (6.6 acres), which are situated in Compartments 1 and 3. The primary objective is to enhance the forest management and ecological health of these designated stands through targeted vegetation management and forestry practices. The solicitation period runs from September 20, 2023, to October 4, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on October 4. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM CST, with vendors required to provide 24-hour advance notice of attendance by calling 573-416-5119, ext. 5128. Vendors can submit bids for individual compartments or the entire project, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the documentation, and there are no mentioned requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value or budget range for the project. Interested vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid submission. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Anna Kittrell at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri, who can be reached at 573-815-7900 or annie.kittrell@mdc.mo.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bids and should allow adequate time for any potential technical support needed during the submission process.