Garretts Corner Seeding Project

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is seeking proposals for the Garretts Corner Seeding Project, a comprehensive abandoned mine land reclamation effort located in Crawford County, Kansas. The project involves site preparation, native seeding, erosion control, and fencing across approximately 32.5 acres, with specific deliverables including fertilizer application (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and lime), seedbed preparation, native mix seeding, installation of 1,100 linear feet of compost filter sock, erosion control matting covering 3,400 square yards, and barbed wire fencing with swing gates. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in Frontenac, Kansas, with attendance required for potential bidders. Written questions must be submitted by January 6, 2026, and final bids are due January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The project will be evaluated by a Procurement Negotiation Committee, with potential for multiple rounds of negotiations, and requires strict compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Build America Buy America provisions, and various federal and state regulatory standards.

The procurement opportunity is open to qualified contractors, with several important bidding requirements and preferences in place. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee and, if awarded, provide a 100% performance bond and public works bond as required by Kansas statute. The state offers potential bidder preferences for Certified Business Bidders and Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. Contractors must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate, complete immigration and sexual harassment compliance forms, and demonstrate the ability to source materials domestically, with strict Buy America requirements mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. The contract period runs from the date of award through June 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per week for project delays. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project will be awarded as a single lump sum contract covering all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for complete project delivery.