Commodity Flow Study

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is conducting a negotiated procurement for a comprehensive Commodity Flow Study through the Office of Procurement and Contracts. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified vendors to deliver economic research and analysis services focused on agricultural commodity flows in Kansas, with specific deliverables including enhanced analysis of pet food flows and ingredient usage, value-added agricultural case studies, agricultural enterprise economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses of public infrastructure investments, and disaster readiness and risk mitigation studies. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two similar project examples completed for agricultural clients within the past three years and provide a minimum of three professional references. The proposal must include separate technical and cost components submitted by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with questions regarding the procurement due to the Procurement Officer by close of business on April 29, 2026. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with deliverables due at the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Manhattan, Kansas location by May 25, 2026. Technical proposals must include company qualifications, project experience, team resumes, detailed methodology, timeline, references, and all required certifications, while cost proposals must provide itemized pricing for each of the five major project components with payment scheduled by project phases.

This procurement is structured as a fixed-price contract with all costs inclusive of time, travel, and materials, though no specific budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders may claim applicable preferences if they qualify as Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or other Certified Business categories, provided supporting documentation is included with their response. All bidders must submit current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, provide proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance upon request, and complete certifications regarding compliance with immigration verification, sexual harassment policy, non-discrimination provisions, boycotts of Israel, and prohibited telecommunications equipment requirements. The State of Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive minor deviations, and may require bidders to appear before the Procurement Negotiation Committee for clarification and contract negotiations. Payment terms are structured on a Net 30-day basis following receipt of goods or services, and the state accepts electronic funds transfer upon contract award. No bid guarantee is required, and all proposals become the property of the State of Kansas, subject to disclosure under the Kansas Open Records Act upon conclusion of the selection process.