The Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Streambank Stabilization project located on the Tuttle Big Blue River in Marion County, specifically targeting streambank erosion and reservoir sedimentation. The procurement involves comprehensive streambank stabilization activities across multiple sites, including rock placement, tree removal, bank shaping, soil moving, vegetation installation, seeding, and mulching. Rock quantities will vary by site, ranging from 270 to 9,724 tons of limestone rock with specific technical requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Marysville, and attendance is required for bid consideration. The bid closing date is September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with contract performance expected from the award date through June 30, 2026. Bidders may submit proposals for all sites or selected sites, and must complete detailed cost sheets itemizing expenses for rock, tree removal, bank shaping, vegetation, seeding, and buffer preparation. A 10% retainer will be applied to all invoices, with full payment contingent upon satisfactory final checkout by the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation and the Kansas Forest Service.
The procurement includes several set-aside and preference considerations for bidders, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, a Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form, and potentially provide a Bid Guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount. A Performance Bond equal to 100% of the contract price may be required depending on the total project price. Potential bidders must comply with state immigration laws, tax clearance requirements, and potential set-off programs for accounts receivable. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves multiple site interventions with rock placement quantities ranging significantly. Project site plans and specification notebooks are available online, with hard copies available for a $50 fee. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple contract awards based on the best interests of Kansas, suggesting flexibility in the final contract allocation.