Description
City Utilities of Springfield is seeking a qualified contractor to create and maintain pollinator‑friendly habitats across approximately 15 acres of its solar‑farm property. The work includes herbicide application (with Missouri‑licensed applicator), site preparation, native seed mixing and seeding, prescribed burning, ongoing ecological maintenance, and detailed monitoring/reporting. The contract is for a one‑year base period with up to four optional one‑year renewals, giving a possible total term of five years. Vendors must meet E‑Verify, insurance, and Missouri herbicide‑applicator licensing requirements.
• Location: CU‑owned solar farm in Springfield, MO (≈ 15 ac, divided into established, mid‑establishment, and uninitiated plots).
• Scope: Herbicide application, soil prep, native seed installation, prescribed burns, invasive‑species control, and monitoring/reporting.
• Timeline: Proposals due 3 Nov 2026; award expected 5 Nov 2026; work to begin 13 Nov 2026.
• Eligibility: Must hold a Missouri CAT‑1A/3/6 herbicide applicator license, be E‑Verify compliant, and carry required insurance.