Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Whetstone Creek CA

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a solicitation (MDC24064) for Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) services at the Whetstone Creek Conservation Area in Cass County, Missouri. The project involves thinning, clearing, and improving the overall health and composition of six distinct timber stands totaling 65.3 acres, with individual stands ranging from 2.7 to 26.7 acres. Key objectives include enhancing wildlife habitat, increasing species diversity, and reducing fuel loads within these stands. Qualified vendors must have demonstrated experience in forestry management and silviculture practices. The procurement schedule specifies that the solicitation was released on September 20, 2023, with a proposal submission deadline of October 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Site visits are available upon request, with interested parties encouraged to contact Trent Teegarden at trent.teegarden@dmc.mo.gov or 573-592-1400 to arrange a tour of the conservation area.

The solicitation documents do not provide information on any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. All vendors appear to be eligible to respond to this bid opportunity, with no apparent restrictions on participation. No incumbent vendors are listed, and the documentation does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. The solicitation uses Free On Board Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms. Notably, no estimated total contract value or budget range is provided in the documentation. Vendors are required to complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid submission. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Anna Kittrell, who can be reached at 573-815-7900 or annie.kittrell@mdc.mo.gov, located at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri.