RFB 021424 Yellowbank WMA, Row Crop DFWR Breckinridge Co.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Finance, Division of Real Properties, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 021424 on January 12, 2024, for hay and row crop services at the Yellowbank Wildlife Management Area located in Breckenridge County. This procurement seeks qualified agricultural contractors to provide comprehensive hay and row crop management services, including cultivation, harvesting, and related agricultural operations on the specified property. The services are intended to support wildlife habitat management objectives at the management area. Bidders are required to submit detailed cost proposals outlining their proposed rates for hay production, row crop management, and associated agricultural services. The solicitation requires interested parties to submit responses by February 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with the contract to be awarded to the qualified bidder offering the most competitive terms and best value to the state. Prospective bidders should contact Maurita Whelan at 502-782-5699 for additional information, and submissions must be directed to the Finance Division of Real Properties at The Bush Building, 403 Wapping Street, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2607. Online bidding is prohibited for this solicitation.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information. No specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. The solicitation is classified under commodity code 971 as a real property rental or lease, though the exact contract value and budget allocation are not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries. Bidders should refer to attached specification documents and header information for complete project details, including acreage quantities, specific service requirements, and any renewal options. Funding for the contract is derived from the Kentucky Department of Finance's operational budget allocated for wildlife management area maintenance and habitat enhancement activities. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained within the full solicitation documents.