Tree Clearing/Shearing & Mulching

The State of Kansas Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is seeking qualified contractors for tree clearing, shearing, and mulching services across multiple wildlife areas, state fishing lakes, and state parks. The Request for Proposal (RFP), Event ID 17300-EVT0010257, covers two primary service sections: Section I includes Milford Wildlife Area, Geary State Fishing Lake, Washington State Fishing Lake, Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area, Blue Valley Wildlife Area, and Milford State Park, with approximately 25-100 hours of tree control annually; Section II covers El Dorado Wildlife Area, Council Grove Wildlife Area, Butler State Fishing Lake, Kaw Wildlife Area, Slate Creek Wildlife Area, and Cowley State Fishing Lake, with approximately 200-300 hours of tree control annually. The contract term is five years, from the date of award to December 31, 2030, with potential for additional property inclusions. Contractors must provide various equipment options including tree saws, mulchers, tree shears with grapples, root grapples, and track hoe excavators, and be capable of cutting and stacking trees, mulching brush to ground level, and chemically treating stumps for tree species ranging from 1 to 24 inches in diameter. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a site visit option available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM by scheduling with the area manager.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and preference designations, potentially favoring Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Certified Businesses, and State Use Purchases. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including a minimum of 2-3 years of experience, providing their own transportation and equipment, chemical application certification, and maintaining adequate insurance coverage. Contractors are required to submit multiple documents, including a current Tax Clearance Certificate, Immigration Reform and Control form, Sexual Harassment form, and a Boycott of Israel form. The State of Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and maintains an Accounts Receivable Set-Off Program. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract allows for multiple bids to be awarded, suggesting flexibility in contract value. Contractors must also demonstrate a commitment to discouraging human trafficking and comply with various state bidding requirements. The procurement will be conducted in US Dollars, with services to be delivered to the Pratt Headquarters located at 512 SE 25th Ave, Pratt, KS 67124.