Oil Spill Monitoring-Mill Creek Aquatic Community

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking competitive proposals for a comprehensive oil spill monitoring research project focused on evaluating the aquatic biotic community recovery in Mill Creek, Washington County, following a significant crude oil pipeline rupture on December 8, 2022. The project requires a qualified vendor to conduct detailed stream reach surveys at sites upstream, within, and downstream of the spill location during three specific years: 2025, 2026, and 2028. These surveys will serve as critical ecological assessments to understand the environmental impact and recovery progression of the aquatic ecosystem after the pipeline incident. The procurement opportunity is open from February 27, 2025, to April 10, 2025, with a mandatory bid submission deadline of April 15, 2025. Potential bidders must request an official invitation at least 24 hours before the event's closing time and must be registered with the State of Kansas. Vendors will need to demonstrate expertise in aquatic ecosystem monitoring, environmental impact assessment, and have the technical capabilities to conduct comprehensive stream surveys across multiple years.

The procurement allows for potential set-aside advantages for specific business categories, including Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business designations. Bidders must comply with several mandatory requirements, such as obtaining a current Tax Clearance Certificate and completing various administrative forms including Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment, and Immigration Reform and Control documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves five line items for Oil Spill Monitoring, with deliverables to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Pratt, Kansas. Vendors are encouraged to have policies that discourage human trafficking and must accept the State of Kansas standard terms and conditions. The procurement will be conducted through the Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System, with bids to be submitted to the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts in Topeka, Kansas. The multi-year nature of the project suggests a potentially significant contract value, though exact financial details are not provided in the available documentation.