TSI - Whetstone Creeks CA

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDC23034 for Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) services at the Whetstone Creeks Conservation Area in Callaway County, Missouri. The project involves TSI work across 10 distinct stands in Compartments 1 and 3, totaling 228 acres of land. Specific stands include Stand 12 (28 acres) and Stand 16 (12 acres) in Compartment 1, and Stands 2 (9 acres), 3 (64 acres), 6 (21 acres), 8 (21 acres), 12 (21 acres), 24 (18 acres), 28 (11 acres), and 33 (23 acres) in Compartment 3. The solicitation requires vendors to submit per-acre pricing for each stand through the MissouriBUYS system, with bids due by August 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must either submit an electronic response through MissouriBUYS or submit a hard copy if allowed by the solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. Similarly, there are no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the project. The primary contact for questions is Lisa Larivee of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who can be reached at 573-522-4115 or lisa.larivee@mdc.mo.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bids and accounting for any potential technical support needs during the bid process.