Timber Stand Improvement- White Ranch North

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for timber stand improvement services at White Ranch Conservation Area in Howell County, with proposals due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time via MissouriBUYS or U.S. mail. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) and Honorably Discharged Veteran Business Enterprises (HDVEs) certified by the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity receive preference consideration under the state's 3% contracting goal for these entities.

The scope covers 114 acres of selective thinning work across four cutting blocks (23.1, 31.9, 53.2, and 5.8 acres) designed to improve stand composition, health, and growth while maintaining acceptable growing stock and wildlife habitat. Pricing must be submitted as a firm, fixed price per acre for each cutting block, with all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies included in the quoted amount.

Award is based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all mandatory requirements and compliance criteria. Evaluation uses cost analysis comparing each responsive supplier's price to the lowest responsive price, generating a maximum of 200 cost evaluation points. Suppliers may earn a five- to fifteen-point bonus preference by proposing qualified nonprofit organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops participate in the contract, with minimum participation of either 2% or $5,000 of contract value.

The contract term is one year from the date of award. A site tour is available upon request by contacting Tyler Trantham at tyler.trantham@mdc.mo.gov. All suppliers must comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, Secretary of State registration, business entity certification, E-Verify enrollment where applicable, and conflict of interest provisions prior to award.