Neosho Wildlife Area Fertilizer and Herbicide Appl

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking a contract for fertilizer and herbicide application services at multiple wildlife areas, specifically the Neosho Wildlife Area near St. Paul, with additional sites including Marias Des Cygnes Wildlife Area and Grand Osage Wildlife Area. The procurement involves purchasing and applying fertilizer and herbicides across approximately 300 acres annually, with specific requirements for fertilizer delivery of approximately 110 tons per year. Bidders must hold a valid Kansas Agricultural Chemical Applicators License and will be evaluated on pricing submitted as a percentage off fair market value for various fertilizer types (46-0-0, 34-0-0, Liquid 28-0-0, 18-46-0, and 0-0-60) and herbicide application rates. The contract will have an initial term from the date of award through February 28, 2030, consisting of a two-year base period with three potential one-year renewal options. Key deadlines include a bid response deadline of February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with all questions required to be submitted by January 31, 2025. The Kansas Department of Administration will manage the solicitation, with bids to be submitted electronically to procurement@ks.gov.

The solicitation includes several important vendor requirements and preferences, specifically offering advantages to disabled veteran-owned businesses and other qualified enterprise categories. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and complete additional forms regarding Immigration Reform Control, Sexual Harassment policy, and Boycott of Israel certification. The state will accept procurement card (P-Card) payments and allows political subdivisions to utilize the resulting contract. No specific bid guarantee is required for this solicitation, and the contract will be awarded by line item or group total based on what is most advantageous to the state. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the multi-year contract covering fertilizer and herbicide application across multiple wildlife areas suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. The state's procurement approach indicates flexibility, with the ability to invite additional bidders and a requirement that interested vendors request an invitation at least 24 hours before the bid closing date if not already invited.