Invasive Treatment Services - Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area

The contract is for invasive species treatment services at the Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area in Crawford County, Missouri, focusing on the removal of privet (Ligustrum spp.) across multiple acreage units totaling up to 1,000 acres under the original contract period, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The work requires cutting all privet stems taller than three feet at the base and treating each stump with a 50% aquatic-rated glyphosate solution containing indicator dye within five minutes of cutting, ensuring stump height does not exceed six inches. Diesel fuel is strictly prohibited as a carrier, and all vegetation waste must be kept out of the stream channel. Work is restricted to conditions above 32°F, excluding dry ground and the spring flush period between leaf emergence and full leaf-out, and contractors must post maps of active work zones to accommodate hunting activities. Performance is site-specific, with inspections occurring on-location and final acceptance processed administratively at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s office in Villa Ridge, Missouri. The solicitation, issued under MDC 0000000216SL and classified under NAICS 561730, is open to state-level vendors and evaluated using a lowest and best bid methodology, where price carries the highest weight at a maximum of 200 points, but non-price factors such as participation with Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops can add up to 15 bonus points and state preference for Missouri-produced goods may serve as a tiebreaker. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility, comply with Missouri statutes including E-Verify enrollment and business entity registration, and adhere to stringent specifications on herbicide use, waste disposal, and seasonal work limitations. The contract includes a non-appropriation clause, making funding contingent on legislative approval, and prohibits assignment without written consent. Subcontractors require prior approval and must meet all prime contractor obligations. Key requirements include signing confidentiality agreements, maintaining organizational conflict of interest protocols, and submitting monthly reports on participation with qualified nonprofit organizations. Proposals are due by August 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS; failure to submit required certifications such as Secretary of State registration, E-Verify documentation, or affidavits of work authorization will render a bid non-responsive. Payment is processed via invoice submission to the designated remittance address, with funds disbursed through a statewide financial management system.