RFB 07072022 production and harvesting HAY military affairs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for the production and harvesting of hay on approximately 120 acres of state-owned land in Powell County. The successful bidder will be responsible for all equipment, labor, and supplies necessary to cut and remove the hay from the site at least twice per year for an initial one-year term, with an option to renew for five additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted by July 7, 2022 at 3 p.m. EDT, and bidders are encouraged to inspect the site prior to submitting a bid. The minimum bid amount for the lease is $100 per year, but bids proposing monetary payment in addition to the hay production and harvesting will be given higher consideration. The successful bidder must also provide public liability insurance naming the Commonwealth as an additional insured, and the lease may be terminated by either party with 30 days' notice.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget or award value range is not specified in the RFB documents.