AG Services - Kanapolis State Park
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, through the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts office, is soliciting competitive bids for agricultural services consisting of a hay harvesting lease at Kanopolis State Park, located approximately 35 miles southwest of Salina in Osborne County. The procurement encompasses approximately 220 acres of prairie designated for hay harvesting in the Langley Point and Horsethief areas of the park. Haying operations must be conducted exclusively between June 25 and July 31 each year, Monday through Thursday only, with the successful bidder responsible for cutting, bailing, hauling, and removing all bales within seven days of bailing, while retaining 100 percent of the harvested hay. The park manager maintains authority to determine which specific areas will be hayed annually based on environmental conditions and habitat management needs. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) opened on April 10, 2026, with written questions due by close of business on April 24, 2026, and formal bids due by May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST via electronic submission to Procurement@ks.gov or hand delivery. Award will be determined by competitive bidding based on the highest cash rent offered on a per-acre basis, with annual rent payments due by July 31. The contract term runs from award date through December 31, 2026, with three additional optional 36-month renewal periods available by mutual consent.
Bidders must register as vendors with the State of Kansas prior to proposal submission and submit required certifications including a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, immigration compliance certification, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, and procurement compliance certification. While no specific set-aside designations are mandated, bidders may claim applicable preferences including Disabled Veteran Owned Business, State Use Purchases, or Certified Business categories with appropriate supporting documentation. The State of Kansas encourages submission of information regarding anti-human trafficking policies or initiatives as part of bid responses. No bid guarantee is required, and pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period and any renewals. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses, waive minor deviations, and confirm the tax status of all potential contractors prior to purchase order release. Specific award values are not predetermined but will be established competitively through the bidding process based on per-acre rental rates offered by qualified bidders.
Kansas 5/6/26, 3:00 PM 4/10/26, 12:32 PM Grading and Surfacing - RS 2039 Ottawa County
The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids on grading and surfacing of RS 2039 from Ottawa Road to K-18 in Ottawa County spanning 3.30 miles, with electronic proposals due June 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time and opened at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Contractors must be prequalified with KDOT and hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue.
The scope includes common construction items (staking, field office setup, mobilization, traffic control), clearing and grubbing, common excavation (8,865 cubic yards), earthwork compaction, temporary surfacing, saw cuts (34,878 linear feet), mailbox installation, temporary erosion and pollution control (fertilizer, seed, sediment removal, geotextile, mulching), HMA-Commercial Grade asphalt surfacing (9,014 tons), aggregate shoulders (7,751 square yards), special surfacing material (56 tons), and pavement marking in white (34,175 linear feet) and yellow (13,363 linear feet). Pricing is submitted via unit prices on the accompanying Unit Prices List. The project is funded through federal and county sources under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP-C532(101)).
The project has 85 restricted days to open to unrestricted traffic and 105 contract working days total for completion, with an earliest start date of June 14, 2027. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award. Contractors must notify KDOT of intent to bid as a prime contractor by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2026. Proposals are submitted electronically through Bid Express using AASHTO's Project Bids software. Contractors must comply with noncollusion certification, financial prequalification, federal restrictions on foreign unmanned aerial systems, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements, and specified material and equipment standards.
Kansas 6/17/26, 1:00 AM 5/29/26, 1:00 AM Therapeutic Programming SPTP Larned
Larned State Hospital, located in Kansas, is seeking competitive proposals for therapeutic treatment and consultation services for sexual offenders civilly committed to the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) at the Meyer House Reintegration Facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires vendors to provide comprehensive therapeutic programming, including individual and group psychotherapy, treatment planning, risk assessments, and court testimony services. Qualified vendors must possess a master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, hold current clinical licensure in Kansas, and demonstrate experience in forensic evaluations, sexual offender treatment, and risk assessment. The procurement opportunity covers a five-year contract period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031, with services to be delivered Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with potential weekend sessions. The RFP was posted on November 21, 2025, with proposals due by December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and potential bidders must submit written questions for clarification by December 8, 2025.
The State of Kansas allows vendors to claim eligibility for various preference programs, including Certified Business and Disabled Veteran Owned Business designations, provided they meet qualifying criteria and submit appropriate documentation. Bidders must register as vendors with the State of Kansas and submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, along with required forms such as the Boycott of Israel form, Sexual Harassment form, and Immigration Reform and Control form. The cost proposal must include an all-inclusive weekly rate per resident covering group therapy, individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case consultation, documentation, and treatment team participation, with additional services like clinical supervision and court testimony billed on a per-hour basis. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will confirm the tax status of potential contractors prior to award. All bid responses will become public record under the Kansas Open Records Act and will be available for examination after the selection process concludes.
Kansas 12/23/25, 3:00 PM 11/21/25, 1:03 PM Grand Osage Wildlife Area - Haying
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, through the Kansas Department of Administration Office of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for agricultural haying services on approximately 718 acres distributed across six tracts located at the Grand Osage Wildlife Area and Great Plains Industrial Park near Parsons, Kansas. The procurement requires furnishing of all machinery, equipment, materials, labor, and related services necessary to conduct one annual hay cutting and baling operation between July 1 and July 25, with complete hay removal required by August 15 each year. The contract period extends from the date of award through December 31, 2028, and bidders must submit pricing on a per-acre basis for each of the six individual tracts, which range from 50.26 to 188.5 acres. Qualified bidders must be established firms with a minimum of three years of continuous active participation in comparable agricultural services and must submit bids electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-deliver them to the Kansas Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts office at 900 SW Jackson, Room 1001, North Topeka, KS 66612-1286. The bid closing date is June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions due by June 5, 2026. Award will be determined by competitive bid selection based on the highest payment per acre offered, and all bid submissions must include bidder registration, signature sheet, immigration certification, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, telecommunications equipment certification, tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, three references, and a completed cost sheet. Submission requirements also specify that the property will remain open to the public for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing, and the permittee is responsible for maintaining noxious weed control compliance and managing soil erosion through approved conservation practices.
Bidders may claim applicable preferences including Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Certified Business, or State Use Purchases categories if supporting documentation is provided with their responses. The contract replaces previous agreements (contract numbers 54345, 38314, 43185, and 38320), indicating that current incumbent vendors from these prior contracts may be seeking re-award. No specific budget range or award value is published in the solicitation; rather, payment will be determined by the highest per-acre bids submitted and will be issued annually on or before August 31 each year via electronic funds transfer. The procurement officer for this opportunity is Bridget K. Martinez, reachable at 785-296-2375 or bridget.martinez@ks.gov. Failure to complete harvest operations within the specified timeline, timely removal of hay, or any conviction of game or fish law violations may result in permit revocation. The State of Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses and to waive informalities or technicalities as deemed appropriate.
Kansas 6/16/26, 3:00 PM 5/20/26, 11:55 AM Firing Range Construction
The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Larned State Correctional Facility for firing range construction services. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to undertake the movement and grading of dirt to construct a 200 feet by 400 feet firing range with an associated 200 feet by 100 feet parking lot and entrance drive, including all necessary grading, compacting, and buildup for proper slope and drainage. An alternate scope includes the provision and installation of a 42-inch by 40-foot culvert in an existing ditch to create the parking lot entrance. Interested contractors must demonstrate qualifications including a robust safety program, current workers' compensation insurance for all employees, and ability to provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials; no sub-contracting is permitted. Bidders must submit a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of bidding and provide detailed cost sheets listing all equipment used along with lump sum pricing for both the primary scope and the alternate culvert work. The optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the facility location (1318 KS Highway 264, Larned, Kansas), with attendance strongly encouraged. Questions requesting clarification are due by end of day on January 21, 2026, with bid closing on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; bids may be submitted electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Department of Administration, 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451, Topeka, Kansas, with public bid readings occurring via teleconference at 2:30 PM CST on the closing date.
The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation by disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational types, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The project is tax-exempt, with a Project Tax Exemption Certificate to be issued to the awarded contractor upon contract award, and the contract shall be governed by Kansas law with standard state contractual provisions applying, including anti-discrimination requirements, insurance responsibilities, and compliance with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and Americans with Disabilities Act. No bid guarantee is required for submission. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget or award value range; however, evaluation will be based on contractor qualifications, safety record, insurance status, warranty provisions, equipment specifications, and pricing for both the primary scope of work and the alternate culvert installation component.
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