Ag Permit - Glen Elder

This state and local contracting opportunity is for an agricultural permit and services on the Glen Elder Wildlife Area lands in Meade County, Kansas. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for approximately 536 acres divided into two tracts, with the primary focus being a crop share agreement for Tract 17 and Tract 18. The contract period is for one year from the date of award through December 31, 2025, with options to renew for three additional three-year terms. Key requirements include diverse crop rotation, cover crop plantings, use of specific herbicides, recordkeeping, and timely completion of agricultural activities. Bids are due by November 15, 2024, and will be awarded to the highest percentage bid for the KDWP's crop share. The KDWP reserves the right to leave a portion of the crop unharvested for wildlife benefits. Bidders must have a home address and base of operations near the Glen Elder Wildlife Area and provide proof of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.

The state of Kansas does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The IFB indicates that the KDWP will not provide any crop insurance and assumes no liability for damage to crops. The bid event is being managed by the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts division, and bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The total value of the contract or budget range is not specified in the provided information.