Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) - Woodson K Woods Conservation Area

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for timber stand improvement services at the Woodson K Woods Conservation Area under IFB, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A state preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVE) and Honorably Discharged Veteran Business Enterprises (HDVE) applies, with a 3% award goal for such entities.

The scope encompasses timber stand improvement across eight stands (5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 23, 28, and 36) totaling approximately 144 acres in Compartment 4. Work includes overstory thinning for stands 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 28, and 36 and understory thinning for stands 15, 16, and 23, with specific basal area removal targets for each stand. All costs for labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and supplies must be included in quoted prices on a firm and fixed basis per line item. The Department reserves the right to add or remove work areas during the contract period at the quoted prices.

The contract period runs from the date of award through March 31, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation uses a cost formula comparing all bids against the lowest bid, with a maximum of 200 cost evaluation points.

Contractors must comply with Missouri business registration requirements, obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, maintain Secretary of State registration, and comply with E-Verify work authorization. Liability insurance naming the Department as an additional insured is required. Prior written approval is required before using subcontractors. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. Responses must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS or by hard copy mail.