Calico Creek Prescribed Burning

The State of Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to provide prescribed burning services for approximately 400 acres of land at the Goedeker and Ladd properties, located at the confluence of Calico Creek and the Big River. The contractor will be responsible for providing prescribed burning services, including stand thinning, to mitigate undesirable woody growth in the understory, promote nutrient cycling, and improve understory flora biodiversity. The contractor must have a minimum of 2 years of experience leading prescribed or controlled burns on both woodland and grassland burning. • The contractor will perform prescribed burns during the nongrowing season (January 1 – March 31). • The contractor will provide a detailed work plan for the prescribed burn units, including the treatment plan, method, and approach for each property's burn. • The contractor will complete prescribed burning according to the burn map, and will provide post-burn reports to the Department within 14 days of post-burn activities. • The contractor will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety.