Timber Stand Improvement- Peck Ranch 1&9

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking bids for timber stand improvement services on 56 acres of land at the Peck Ranch Conservation Area, Compartments 1 and 9, in Shannon County. The contractor will be responsible for providing services to improve the stand's species composition, structure, condition, health, and growth. This includes selecting and spacing crop trees, felling undesirable trees, and providing optimum spacing and resources for the crop trees. The contractor must have a good working knowledge of tree identification and must determine whether a tree is desirable or undesirable. The contract period is from the date of award to June 1st, 2026. • The services required include cutting and removing trees, girdling trees, and releasing spring poles. • The contractor must provide firm, fixed prices for the original contract period. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection, labor, and tax. • The contractor must provide documentation of compliance with laws related to conducting business in the state of Missouri. • The contractor must participate in the E-Verify federal work authorization program. • The contractor must provide a certification of authority from the Missouri Secretary of State or identify how the supplier's business is exempt from registering with the Missouri Secretary of State.