Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) - Woodson K Woods Conservation Area

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting competitive bids to perform Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) activities within the Woodson K Woods Conservation Area (Compartment 4). The work includes prescribed thinning, removal of undesirable vegetation, and other silvicultural treatments across eight designated stands (Stands 5, 10‑11, 12‑14, 15, 16, 23, 28, 36). Bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS, demonstrate compliance with state tax, registration, and business‑entity requirements, and may need to incorporate participation from organizations for the blind, sheltered workshops, or qualified veteran‑owned businesses. The contract period runs from the award date through March 31 2027, with a firm‑fixed‑price structure for each line item. • Scope: Timber stand improvement (silviculture) for eight specific stands in Woodson K Woods. • Delivery: Fixed‑price per stand; quantities and unit prices detailed in the solicitation. • Compliance: Missouri tax clearance, Secretary of State registration, business entity certification, E‑Verify, and potential participation commitments (blind/disabled, veteran‑owned). • Submission: Electronic bids via MissouriBUYS (or mail upon request) by 2:00 PM CT on 20 Oct 2026. • Evaluation: Price‑only sealed bids; bonus points for veteran‑owned or blind‑workshop participation. • Contract term: Award date through 31 Mar 2027.