Timber Stand Improvement - Schell -Osage Conservation Area

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking bids for timber stand improvement services on the Schell-Osage Conservation Area. The contractor will be required to provide all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and supplies necessary to perform the services. The contract period will be from the date of award through April 20, 2026. The contractor must have at least one year of experience providing timber stand improvement services and have an active and valid commercial applicators' license to apply herbicides on land managed by the Department. • The contractor will be required to thin the following stands to the desired square feet per acre of basal area: Stand 8: 33.7 acres, 90 BA/acre, desired 50 BA/acre Stand 9: 44.5 acres, 85 BA/acre, desired 50 BA/acre Stand 10: 24.1 acres, 100 BA/acre, desired 50 BA/acre Stand 11: 31.6 acres, 94.3 BA/acre, desired 50 BA/acre Stand 21: 21 acres, 76 BA/acre, desired 65 BA/acre • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws of the State of Missouri and provide documentation of compliance upon request. • The contractor must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State or identify how the supplier's business is exempt from registering with the Missouri Secretary of State. • The contractor must be in compliance with the laws regarding conducting business in the state of Missouri, including taxes, state and local certifications, licenses and permits, and insurance.