Lead Mine & Mule Shoe Woodland Thinning & TSI

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform timber stand improvement (TSI) and woodland thinning services on designated Mule Shoe and Lead Mine conservation areas. The work includes prescribed treatments, selective tree removal, herbicide application, and compliance with strict environmental and safety standards over a one‑year contract period. Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS, provide tax compliance documentation, and meet requirements for participation of organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops. • Scope: TSI on Mule Shoe Stands 109 & 110; woodland thinning on Lead Mine Stands 43, 44, 45; additional TSI on Stand 58. • Services: selective tree removal, herbicide treatment (with dye), stump height control, protection of powerlines and public infrastructure, seasonal felling restrictions. • Quantity: Six line items with estimated acre‑based quantities (e.g., 16 ACR for Stand 109, 24 ACR for Stand 43, etc.). • Contract length: 1 year from award date. • Mandatory compliance: Missouri tax “Vendor No Tax Due” certificate, Secretary of State registration, business entity certification, E‑Verify, and blind/sheltered‑workshop participation (minimum $5,000 or 2% of contract value). • Submission: Electronic bids via MissouriBUYS by 1:00 PM CST, 7 Sep 2026; optional mail submission. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid wins; bonus points for blind/sheltered‑workshop participation.