Streambank Stabilization

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Conservation, is requesting sealed bids for streambank stabilization services across five sites in the Tuttle Creek watershed (Marshall and Washington Counties), with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 20 at 1:00 PM in Marysville.

Bidders may submit proposals for all sites or selected sites individually. The scope encompasses streambank erosion control and restoration on the Little Blue River, Big Blue River, and Coon Creek, including bank shaping, vegetation establishment, riparian buffer restoration, tree removal and installation, live stakes, native seeding, mulching, soil ripping, and locked logs installation. Pricing is submitted on a line-item basis: rock (per ton including hauling and placement), bank shaping (per cubic yard), tree removal (lump sum), tree installation (per unit), live stakes (per unit), seeding (per acre for native grass and cover crop), mulching (per acre), soil ripping (per acre), and locked logs installation (per unit).

Construction must be completed by May 1, 2027, with full contract completion including vegetative establishment by June 1, 2027. The contract period runs from award date through September 30, 2027. A 10 percent retainer applies to all invoices, payable upon satisfactory final inspection. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee and, if awarded, a public works bond and performance guaranty each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract period and include all delivery, installation, applicable discounts, and are F.O.B. destination prepaid. Payment terms are Net 30 days.

Contract award will be made by line item, group total, or total lot at the State's discretion, potentially resulting in single or multiple awards. Award notification is expected by September 30, 2026. Submissions are accepted via email to Procurement@ks.gov or hand delivery.