Deer Processing Qualified Vendors List (SDA 530-011)

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking qualified vendors to provide deer processing services for the Department's Chronic Wasting Disease Winter targeted removal operations. The contractor will be responsible for processing whole, field-dressed deer within three weeks after delivery, in accordance with all health and safety standards and regulations. The contract period will be for one year, with options for renewal. The Department is seeking firms that can provide high-quality deer processing services, with a focus on food safety and customer satisfaction. Some key aspects of the job include: * Processing deer in accordance with all health and safety standards and regulations * Providing a commercially useful function related to the delivery of the contractually required service/product * Meeting the participation commitment for organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises * Complying with all applicable laws and regulations * Providing firm, fixed prices for the original contract period and maximum prices for each renewal period * Including all costs associated with providing the required services, including processing and storage, in the stated price(s) * Meeting the requirements for business entity certification, enrollment documentation, and affidavit of work authorization * Complying with the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification * Meeting the requirements for employee/conflict of interest * Complying with the applicable laws and regulations, including the Buy American Act and the Domestic Products Procurement Act.