Woodson K. Woods Memorial CA Compartment 6 TSI

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) for timber stand improvement (TSI) services at the Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area Compartment 6 in Crawford County, Missouri, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract establishes no set-aside, but bidders may earn 5 to 15 bonus points by committing to utilize Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops at a minimum of the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value.

The work covers three cutting blocks totaling 85 acres: Block A (29 acres), Block B (26 acres), and Block C (30 acres). All work must follow MDC specifications to improve stand composition, structure, condition, health, and growth through selective tree removal and spacing. Two supporting exhibits, a proximity map and a stand map identifying eleven stands for fiscal year 2027, accompany the solicitation. The Department may add, remove, or reprioritize work areas during the contract term.

Pricing must be firm, fixed, and submitted per acre for each cutting block, with labor, equipment, materials, and supervision included. The Department will award on cost alone, scoring each bid against the lowest responsive price on a formula worth a maximum of 200 points. Before award, suppliers must provide a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, proof of Missouri Secretary of State registration, and Business Entity Certification and E-Verify enrollment documentation where applicable.

The contract runs from award through one year. The Department may terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice and retains non-appropriation, indemnification, and insurance provisions. Bids are preferred electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS. Site tours are available on request through Mike Fleischhauer at 573-905-4753, extension 1582.