Ag Services-Byron Walker Wildlife Area-Haying

This state contract opportunity is for haying services at the Byron Walker Wildlife Area in Kingman County, Kansas. The Kansas Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts division is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The successful bidder will be responsible for haying approximately 50.6 acres of the wildlife area once per year between July 1 and July 20, with bales removed by August 20. The contract term is for 5 years, with no renewal options specified. Bids are due by April 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT, and will be publicly read on the same date. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.

The IFB encourages bidders to take steps to discourage human trafficking and provides details on the Certified Business and Disabled Veteran Owned Business preferences available. The incumbent contractor, if any, is not mentioned, and funding sources and requirements are not specified. The annual lump sum amount to be paid to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks by the successful bidder is not included in the documentation provided.