Skid Steer Lease

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is conducting a competitive invitation for bid (IFB) to procure the rental of one skid steer compact track loader for the Norton Wildlife Area, located approximately 9 miles southwest of Norton in Mitchell County, Kansas. The equipment must meet or exceed John Deere Model 333P specifications, including a diesel engine with minimum 108 horsepower, an 84-inch low-profile bucket, mechanical universal attachment coupler, complete roll-over protection system, fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, rearview camera, and minimum 8-inch touch screen display. The rental period extends from the award date through December 31, 2028, with one optional 24-month renewal period, and delivery is required by June 30, 2026. Vendors must propose one of three billing options: Option A provides 12-month rental with 250 included machine hours and hourly overage charges; Option B offers per-hour billing based on actual usage with an anticipated 200-hour annual minimum; or Option C permits vendor-proposed alternative arrangements. Rental equipment must be no less than one model year old and fully covered by manufacturer's warranty, with vendors responsible for all delivery, pickup, regularly scheduled maintenance per manufacturer recommendations, and physical response to service calls within 72 hours. Vendors must maintain a dealership or shop within 100 miles of the service location. The bid opening occurred on April 20, 2026, with a closing date of May 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST; written questions are due by May 8, 2026 to the Procurement Officer, Bridget K. Martinez, at bridget.martinez@ks.gov, and electronic bid submission is preferred to procurement@ks.gov.

All bidders must submit current Tax Clearance Certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control forms, Boycott of Israel certifications, and Sexual Harassment policy acknowledgment forms with their proposals. Bidders may qualify for applicable preference programs, including Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Certified Business, or State Use Purchases designations, with supporting documentation required for such claims. No specific incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement, and no bid guarantee is required. The State of Kansas assumes responsibility for major cosmetic damages up to a $1,000 deductible and daily maintenance items, while electronic payment via electronic funds transfer is required unless hardship exceptions are approved. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize any resulting contract at the same terms and conditions. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined through competitive bidding on the proposed hourly rates or rental arrangements.