Native Grass and Forb Seed

This procurement opportunity issued by the Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts on behalf of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is a five-year contract for the supply of native grass and forb seed, as well as food plot or cover crop seed, to be provided on an as-needed basis across the state of Kansas. The contract has no minimum or maximum annual purchasing limits, and orders will originate with a quote sheet showing the contract-specified discount prior to shipment. Pricing for the native grass and forb seed will be per pound of pure live seed (PLS), while the food plot and cover crop seed will be priced per bulk pound. The vendor must be able to provide a wide variety of species from both seed groups and have the ability to ship large bulk orders on short notice. The contract will be awarded to the vendor with the highest proposed average discounted rate, and price adjustments may be made annually but cannot exceed 5% of the existing contract price. The bid event is open from July 2, 2024, at 4:30 pm CDT until August 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm CDT.

Bidders may claim a Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business preference if applicable. The procurement also encourages bidders to take steps to discourage human trafficking as part of their bid response. The IFB does not provide any details regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges for the contract.