Forest Stand Improvement Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform forest stand improvement services on approximately 95 acres within the Deer Ridge Conservation Area (Lewis County, MO). The work includes silvicultural treatments, herbicide application (requiring a valid Missouri commercial pesticide applicator’s license), and compliance with all state environmental regulations. Bidders must submit price proposals for five distinct stand units, provide documentation of prior experience, tax compliance, and business registrations, and may be required to participate in the state’s Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop program. The contract will run from the award date (expected shortly after the September 3 2026 bid deadline) through April 1 2027. • Location: Deer Ridge Conservation Area, Lewis County, Missouri (≈95 acres). • Services: Stand improvement, herbicide application, site preparation, reporting. • Mandatory license: Missouri commercial pesticide applicator’s license. • Required documentation: Prior experience, tax “Vendor No Tax Due” certificate, Secretary of State registration, E‑Verify, and optional blind/sheltered‑workshop participation. • Submission: Electronic bids via MissouriBUYS by 2:00 PM CT, Sept 3 2026. • Evaluation: Lowest‑responsive‑and‑best‑value bid, with bonus points for blind/sheltered‑workshop involvement.