Timber Stand Improvement- White Ranch North

Solicitation MDC 0000000272SL is a firm-fixed-price contract for Timber Stand Improvement services covering 114 acres at the White Ranch Conservation Area in Howell County, Missouri. The scope of work is divided into four cutting blocks with specific basal area targets ranging from 20 to 72. Key deliverables include the removal of all red cedar trees, which must be slashed to a height of less than 3 feet, and the maintenance of visual management zones along roads and highways. Contractors are prohibited from cutting boundary trees or those marked with blue paint and must ensure that natural water flows in drainages and creeks remain unobstructed. The contract period extends for one year from the date of award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bid that complies with all mandatory specifications, with preference given to Missouri-based firms and products. Evaluation is based on a compliance review and a cost evaluation with a maximum of 200 points. Award may be made by item group, individual items, or on an all-or-none basis. Contractors must adhere to strict regulatory requirements, including E-Verify participation, Missouri state tax compliance, and the use of personal protective equipment during chainsaw operations. Payments are issued within 30 calendar days following the submission of an itemized invoice upon the acceptance of work by the Area Manager.