Calico Creek Timber Stand Improvement Winter 2026/ 2027

The State of Missouri, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking a contractor to provide approximately 110 acres of timber stand improvement (TSI) services, including tree felling and tree stump herbicide application, on the Goedeker and Ladd properties in Jefferson County, Missouri. The contractor will be required to follow the management recommendations outlined in the Forest Management Plans for the respective properties. The services will be provided between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the contractor must observe a "no cut period" from April 1st to October 31st for all potential suitable bat roost trees greater than 9 inches in diameter at breast height. The contractor will also be required to submit monthly progress reports and a final report at the completion of the services. • The contractor must have a minimum of one year of experience with brush management and timber stand improvement. • The contractor must be proficient in the identification of native and non-native woody vegetation species commonly found in Missouri's Ozark forests during winter. • The contractor must have certifications in the use of chainsaws or other mechanical tree removal practices. • The contractor must have experience with herbicide applications for TSI projects. • The contractor must have experience using global positioning system (GPS) applications and geographical applications such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, or OnX.