Noxious Weed & Brush Spraying

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking bids for a comprehensive Noxious Weed & Brush Spraying contract covering multiple wildlife areas and state fishing lakes in Northeast Kansas. The procurement involves spot treatment and ground broadcast spraying of invasive plant species, with the primary goal of managing noxious weeds across locations including Clinton Wildlife Area, Leavenworth State Fishing Lake, Perry Wildlife Area, and Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area. Contractors must provide a minimum of three 4WD UTVs equipped with 50-gallon tanks, spot spraying guns, boom-less spray nozzles, and GPS navigation systems, with the state providing all necessary herbicides and chemicals. The contract will be priced hourly, with estimated annual hours ranging from 100 to 400 hours across different location groups. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Pesticide Business License, having commercially certified pesticide applicators, and the ability to commence work within 21 calendar days of a service request. The bid is scheduled to open on 04/28/2025 and close on 05/27/2025 at 2:00 PM CDT, with electronic submissions required to procurement@ks.gov. Bidders must submit various forms, including Tax Clearance Certificates and Immigration Reform documentation.

The procurement includes potential set-aside preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Certified Businesses, and State Use Purchases, with political subdivisions allowed to potentially utilize the contract. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance documentation, including public liability, property damage, and workers' compensation coverage prior to contract commencement. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as a two-year term with options to renew for two additional 24-month periods, suggesting a potentially significant multi-year engagement. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, emphasizing competitive bidding while maintaining flexibility to waive minor technical deviations. Successful bidders will be required to manage invasive plant species including Sericea Lespedeza, Musk Thistle, and Cocklebur, with payment contingent upon approved invoices and detailed spray coverage records. The contract also includes a potential fuel cost adjustment mechanism if diesel prices fluctuate more than 20% from the contract's starting point. Bidders must comply with additional state requirements, including submissions related to sexual harassment policies and immigration reform laws.