Grazing-KS Army Ammunition Plant

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking agricultural grazing services for the Grand Osage Wildlife Area located at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons, Kansas. The procurement involves nine separate grazing contracts for livestock across tracts ranging from 104 to 651 acres, with each tract having a specific number of Animal Units (AU). Bidders must submit electronic proposals to procurement@ks.gov by April 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, providing a per-AU bid price that will be multiplied by the tract's total AUs for the full contract term. The contract period runs from the date of award through December 31, 2029, with an option to renew for an additional five-year period. Grazing periods are typically 90 days (mid-April through mid-July), with Tract 6 offering a year-round option. Bidders are required to submit weight tickets for livestock and comply with specific environmental and land management conditions. The department reserves the right to adjust stocking rates annually and may remove tracts from production with 30 days' notice.

Potential bidders must meet several mandatory requirements, including submitting a current Tax Clearance Certificate and completing forms related to sexual harassment, boycott of Israel, and immigration reform. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation indicates potential bidder preference categories may apply. Bidders must obtain an official invitation to participate and comply with state procurement requirements. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize the contract, suggesting some flexibility in vendor participation. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled, but questions must be submitted via email by March 27, 2025. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, maintaining significant discretion in the procurement process. Although specific award values are not provided in the documentation, the multi-tract nature of the grazing contracts and the five-year potential term suggest a substantial agricultural service opportunity for qualified livestock operators.