Ag Services-McPherson Valley Wetlands-Chain Lakes

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, through the Kansas Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting agricultural services for the McPherson Valley Wetlands-Chain Lakes Unit located in McPherson County. The procurement seeks a contractor to manage approximately 82 acres of agricultural land, with a specific requirement to plant sunflowers prior to May 1st and implement cover crops for wildlife habitat enhancement. The contract term will span from the award date through December 31, 2028, with potential renewal options for two additional 36-month periods. Bidders are required to submit a proposed percentage crop-sharing arrangement, with the contractor responsible for all production costs, including seed, fertilizer, and herbicide expenses for both their share and the KDWP's share. Key deliverables include crop production management and potential harvesting/transportation of KDWP's crop share to designated elevators based on wildlife management objectives. The bid response deadline is February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendor questions accepted until January 13, 2025. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and no monetary bid guarantee is required for submission.

The solicitation includes several preference and certification requirements for potential bidders. Specific provisions exist for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and other certified business categories, with bidders required to submit certifications for Immigration Reform Control, Boycott of Israel, and Sexual Harassment policies. Vendors must obtain an official invitation to participate at least 24 hours before the bid closing and submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state will accept procurement card (P-Card) payments and allows political subdivisions to utilize the resulting contract. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract's multi-year structure and comprehensive agricultural service requirements suggest a significant operational scope. Political subdivisions are permitted to leverage this contract, potentially expanding its economic impact. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed submission requirements outlined in the procurement documents.