Nursery Wrap

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids for the supply of 40-inch and 48-inch nursery wrap for its George O. White State Nursery in Licking, Missouri, under solicitation number MDC 0000000221SL. The solicitation closes on July 29, 2026, and requires suppliers to provide products made from 60 lb natural kraft paper with a 21.6 lb white low-density polyethylene coating, featuring a fiber-destruct bond, and adhering to a ±1/8 inch width tolerance. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the nursery location. Substitutions require prior written approval and must meet or exceed the original specifications. The contract includes two optional one-year renewal periods, with pricing capped at the original bid amount, and awards are determined based on a lowest and best bid evaluation that prioritizes compliance with mandatory requirements, cost competitiveness scored on a 200-point scale, bonus points for participation with Blind or Sheltered Workshops (up to 15 points), and a 10% price preference for Missouri-made products that meet quality and delivery criteria. Contractors must be registered in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State, provide required certifications related to domestic procurement, anti-discrimination against Israel (for firms with 10+ employees), and conflict of interest disclosures involving state officials or employees. Suppliers must commit to purchasing at least $5,000 or 2% of the contract value (whichever is greater) from Blind or Sheltered Workshops and maintain an Affirmative Action Plan if employing 50 or more people. Insurance requirements mandate $2 million in general liability coverage with the state named as an additional insured, along with indemnification obligations and strict confidentiality clauses. The state retains exclusive ownership of all work products, and contractors must submit itemized invoices via electronic or mail methods to the designated remittance address. No Federal Acquisition Regulation clause numbers are formally applied, but state statutes and federal laws—including the ADA and Buy American Act—are enforceable. The solicitation does not require UEI or CAGE codes, nor does it define contract value due to missing pricing data. Electronic submissions must use MissouriBUYS via MOVERS, and hard copies are accepted, with proposals required to use at least 11-point font and exclude embedded files, hyperlinks, or video.