Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance - Liberal KS

The State of Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts, specifically for the Kansas Highway Patrol, is soliciting proposals for lawn care and grounds maintenance services at Motor Carrier Inspection Station #37A located on U.S. Highway 54, five miles east of Liberal, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance for approximately 8 acres, including mowing, trimming, edging, watering, trash pickup, fence line mowing, and weed spraying. Required services will be performed throughout the growing season until the first killing frost, typically in late October, with a suggested weekly mowing frequency. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, operators, fuel, and maintenance, and possess a current Kansas Applicators License. The RFP requires detailed line-item pricing for specific services such as hand mowing, brush hog mowing, edging, trimming, watering, fertilization, insecticide application, re-seeding, and weed spraying. The solicitation was posted on December 3, 2025, with proposals due January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and prospective bidders must submit written questions for clarification by December 17, 2025.

The contract offers potential opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises, with specific provisions for Kansas Bidder Preference Programs, including Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Certified Business, and State Use Purchase preferences. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The contract term is five years, running from execution through December 31, 2030, with an option to request a 5% price increase annually. Contractors must maintain worker's compensation insurance and provide safety equipment. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and may use a Procurement Card (P-Card) for payment without additional charges. Award will be made by a Procurement Negotiation Committee, and the contract includes provisions for potential debarment of contractors performing unsatisfactorily. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a moderate-value contract focused on maintaining the highway patrol's inspection station grounds.