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 on six specific stands within the Lead Mine and Mule Shoe Conservation Areas. The work includes: • Timber removal and prescribed treatments on Mule Shoe stands 109 and 110. • Woodland thinning on Lead Mine stands 43, 44, and 45, plus a TSI task on stand 58. • Compliance with detailed silvicultural specifications (basal‑area targets, DBH thresholds, herbicide application, stump height limits, seasonal restrictions). • All tools, equipment, labor, supervision, and supplies must be provided by the contractor. • Contract period is one year, beginning on the date of award. • Mandatory business‑compliance exhibits (tax clearance, Secretary of State registration, E‑Verify, blind‑or‑sheltered‑workshop participation) must be submitted. • Bids are due September 7 2026, 1:00 PM Central; electronic submission via MissouriBUYS is preferred.