Ag. Services - Cheyenne Bottoms

The Kansas Department of Administration's Procurement and Contracts division is soliciting competitive bids for agricultural services at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in Brown County, Kansas. The procurement involves agricultural permits for approximately 315 acres divided into 10 different tracts ranging from 9 to 60 acres each. Primary crops include wheat, milo, corn, soybeans, and feed sorghum, with specific planting and harvesting requirements. The contract term spans an initial period from the date of award through December 31, 2027, with two optional 36-month renewal periods, creating a potential maximum contract duration of 9 years. Bidders will submit percentage bids representing the Department's share of crops produced, with the successful contractor responsible for all production costs and required to deliver the Department's crop share to a designated co-op within 14 days of harvest. The bid submission deadline is March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all questions required to be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer by March 6, 2025. Contractors must maintain Farmer's General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 or more and are prohibited from planting cotton, alfalfa, and rye.

The procurement includes several set-aside preferences and specific business requirements, notably provisions for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and other certified businesses under the state's Bidder Preference Program. Interested bidders must be officially invited to participate and must notify the Procurement Officer of their intent to bid at least 24 hours before the event's closing date and time. Mandatory submission requirements include a current Tax Clearance Certificate, Boycott of Israel form, Sexual Harassment form, and Immigration Reform and Control form. The State will accept procurement card (P-Card) payments and allow political subdivisions such as cities, counties, and school districts to utilize the contract. Delivery terms are FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with delivery to the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area located at 204 NE 60 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the multi-year agricultural services contract suggests a potentially significant economic opportunity for qualified agricultural service providers. Some tracts may require additional permissions from private landowners for access, adding complexity to the bidding and implementation process.