Ag Permit-Concannon Wildlife Area 165. 3 Acres

The state of Kansas, through the Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is seeking bids for an agricultural permit to farm 165.3 acres at the Concannon Wildlife Area. The permit term is from the date of award through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for three additional 36-month periods. Bidders must submit their bids by 2:00 PM CST on April 2, 2024 and provide their crop share percentage on the provided cost sheet. The successful bidder will be required to follow a crop rotation of wheat, milo, and summer fallow, with the possibility of incorporating cover crops between the regular crop cycle. The permit will be awarded based on the highest crop share percentage offered to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The procurement does not require a monetary bid guarantee, but the successful bidder must comply with various state requirements, including submitting field activity reports, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, and adhering to anti-discrimination policies. Bidder preferences are available for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses. The contract will be available for use by political subdivisions within Kansas, and bidders must indicate if they are bidding exactly as specified or provide any deviations.