TSI – Pea Ridge CA Compartment #8

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) MDC23069 for timber stand improvement (TSI) services at the Pea Ridge Conservation Area in Washington County, Missouri. The procurement involves comprehensive silviculture treatments across four distinct timber stands totaling 33 acres, specifically Stand 3 (10 acres), Stand 4 (9 acres), Stand 5 (6.5 acres), and Stand 6 (7.5 acres). The primary objective is to conduct timber stand improvement work to enhance forest health, vegetation management, and conservation outcomes. Vendors must submit unit pricing per acre for each stand and complete all required exhibits (Exhibits A through G) as part of their bid response. The solicitation opened on September 16, 2022, with bids due by October 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Site tours are available upon request, and the contract period will run from the date of award through June 1, 2023. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and adhere to the specified payment terms of Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise provisions, or contractor preferences were identified in the solicitation documents. The IFB is open to all vendors without restrictions, and no incumbent vendor information was provided. The procurement does not detail a specific estimated total contract value or budget range for the timber stand improvement project. Payment will be made on a per-acre basis, with vendors required to provide unit pricing for each of the four stands. The solicitation emphasizes vendor responsibility for thorough review of all documentation, timely submission of bid responses, and completion of all required exhibits. Funding appears to originate from the Missouri Department of Conservation's budget, though specific funding sources or allocation details were not explicitly outlined in the available documents.