NW - Fountain Grove and Yellow Creek Conservation Areas - Woodland Thinning

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide forest‑management services—including tree cutting, piling, and early‑successional vegetation management—within the Fountain Grove and Yellow Creek Conservation Areas in Linn County. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price agreement, with an estimated 120 labor‑hours for each of two service lines (tree cutting/piling and early‑successional management). Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS, demonstrate compliance with state tax, business registration, and E‑Verify requirements, and may be required to involve an Organization for the Blind or Sheltered Workshop for a minimum of $5,000 or 2 % of contract value. The award will be based on lowest responsive price and compliance with mandatory requirements. • Scope: Tree removal (skid‑steer with 85 HP, 4‑18 in DBH), debris piling, stump removal, and early‑successional vegetation clearing/mulching. • Location: Fountain Grove and Yellow Creek Conservation Areas, Linn County, MO. • Contract period: Award date through one (1) year. • Estimated effort: 120 hours per service line (total ~240 hours). • Submission: Electronic via MissouriBUYS (or mail on request) by 2:00 PM CT, 16 Sept 2026. • Mandatory compliance: Missouri tax “No Tax Due” certificate, Secretary of State registration, E‑Verify, and possible blind/sheltered‑workshop participation. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive price, with bonus points for blind/sheltered‑workshop participation.