Bid guide
How to bid on USACE St. Louis District Mark Twain Project Forest Stand Improvement
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District is seeking a contractor for forest improvement work at Mark Twain Lake in Ralls and Monroe Counties, Missouri. This project involves non-personal services, meaning the contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision.
The work includes hack-and-squirt treatments, chainsaw felling, girdling, and basal bark applications for invasive plants. The contractor is responsible for mobilization to the project lands, with this cost included in the bid price.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Questions from vendors are due by August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
The deadline for submitting bids is September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET (which is September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT). Key work periods for hack and squirt or girdling are August 15 to November 1, 2026. Chainsaw felling and girdling will occur from November 30, 2026, to March 14, 2027. Invasive plant basal bark applications are scheduled from September 10 to November 1, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses with experience in environmental services, particularly forest management, tree felling, and invasive species treatment. Firms with expertise in hack-and-squirt methods, chainsaw operations, girdling, and basal bark applications will be well-suited.
The project requires a contractor capable of providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for these specialized forestry tasks. Experience with federal contracts or similar large-scale environmental projects is beneficial.
How to respond
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Ensure you attend the site visit on August 10, 2026, if possible, and submit any questions by August 17, 2026. Your final bid must be submitted by the deadline of September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the performance requirements outlined in the Service Delivery Summary (SDS). The agency will evaluate your performance based on results, not just the frequency or method of your work. Highlight your firm's ability to achieve specific, measurable outcomes.
Clearly detail your experience with each type of treatment required: hack-and-squirt, chainsaw felling, girdling, and invasive basal bark applications. Provide examples of past projects where you successfully completed similar work. Emphasize your understanding of and compliance with all applicable federal, regional, state, and local laws, as well as industry standards.
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