Prescribed Burn

The State of Kansas, specifically the Department of Wildlife and Parks through the Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts, is seeking bids for prescribed burn services at Maxwell Wildlife Area and McPherson State Fishing Lake in Mcpherson County. The procurement involves conducting controlled burns across six primary burn units totaling 2,504.6 acres, with the primary objectives of suppressing woody plant growth, controlling small cedars, improving wildlife habitat, and reducing fuel loads across native warm and cool season grasslands. The burns will be conducted during two specified periods: spring (March 1-May 15) and growing season (May 15-July 30), utilizing specific ignition techniques and comprehensive safety protocols. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires bidders to submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) certification, and complete a detailed cost sheet with per-acre pricing for different acreage ranges from 50-1,200 acres. The bid event opens on April 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM CDT, with questions accepted until April 24, 2025, and the final bid submission deadline set for May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a contract period running through May 30, 2028 and an option to renew for an additional 24-month period.

The procurement includes potential bidder preference programs, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. No monetary bid guarantee is required for submission, and the state will conduct the procurement using US Dollars with FOB Destination and Freight Prepaid shipping terms. The delivery location is specified as Maxwell Wildlife Area in Canton, Kansas. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the burn services across multiple acreage units suggests a potentially significant contract value. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any bid responses and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including anti-discrimination policies and tax clearance procedures. The solicitation emphasizes a comprehensive approach to land management, with detailed requirements for burn techniques, safety considerations, and environmental objectives that potential contractors must demonstrate capability to execute effectively.