Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Whetstone Creek CA

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking qualified vendors to perform Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) services at the Whetstone Creek Conservation Area in Boone County, Missouri. The solicitation (MDC24096) covers TSI work across six specific timber stands identified as Stand #18, #26, #27, #30, #36, and #46. Vendors are required to submit per-acre pricing for each stand, with the bid period running from September 23, 2023, at 9:00 PM GMT through October 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM GMT. Site tours are available by appointment through Trent Teegarden (trent.teegarden@mdc.mo.gov or 573-592-1400), and vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid submission. The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms, and vendors must submit pricing on a per-acre basis, with no negative values permitted. The primary contact for questions is Anna Kittrell at the MDC office in Columbia, Missouri (573-815-7900, annie.kittrell@mdc.mo.gov).

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specified set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements that might necessitate integration. The documentation does not disclose an estimated total contract value, and the specific acreage quantities for each stand are not provided. Vendors are expected to submit comprehensive bids that include per-acre pricing for all six stand locations, with each line item contributing to the total bid calculation. Interested parties must ensure timely submission of their bids and are responsible for any technical support needed during the bidding process. The MDC appears to be seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors capable of performing professional Timber Stand Improvement services in the specified conservation area.