RFB 120623 Hay Harvest Simon Kenton WMA, Mason Co. DFWR

The state of Kentucky, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (DFWR), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the hay harvesting rights at the Simon Kenton Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Mason County. The successful bidder will be granted a license to cut, bale, and remove hay from the approximately 150-acre premises for a period of five years, from July 1, 2024 to October 1, 2029. The successful bidder will be responsible for applying lime and clover to the entire 150 acres during the contract period and must pay the Commonwealth a lump sum amount per year for the hay harvested. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EST, and a $100 bid deposit is required. The Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the license with 30 days' written notice, and the successful bidder must obtain general liability and casualty insurance for the duration of the contract.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not list any potential award values or budget ranges.