Woody Removal - Cedar, Dade, Polk Counties

The Missouri Department of Conservation is requesting bids for woody removal services supporting prairie and grassland restoration in Cedar, Dade, and Polk counties under IFB MDC 0000000210SL, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. A preference program offering five to fifteen bonus points applies to suppliers utilizing Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops at a minimum commitment of the greater of $5,000 or 2% of total contract value.

The scope covers 150 hours of woody removal and encroachment management on various conservation areas during the original one-year contract period, with two optional one-year renewals available at the Department's discretion. Suppliers must provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period and maximum pricing for each renewal option, with all costs including fuel incorporated into stated prices.

Evaluation is based on cost analysis using a formula comparing the lowest responsive supplier's price to other bids, with a maximum of 200 cost evaluation points. Preference points are awarded separately as bonus points for qualifying use of sheltered workshops or organizations for the blind.

Prior to award, the contractor must obtain a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue, comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements and Secretary of State registration, satisfy E-Verify work authorization provisions, and certify business entity status and conflict of interest compliance. An incumbent contract exists; contract copies are available from the buyer of record. Work will commence upon notice of award and receipt of a properly authorized purchase order. Responses must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) or by hard copy mail. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled.