Tree Removal

The Kansas Adjutant General's Office is seeking bids for a comprehensive tree removal project at the Smoky Hill Air National Guard (ANG) Range located approximately 15 miles southwest of Salina, Kansas. The procurement involves cutting trees up to 12-inch diameter across approximately 640 acres, spraying stumps with herbicide, and creating brush piles. Successful contractors must check in with Range Operations daily, maintain communication via cell phone or two-way radio to ensure safety clearance from active bombing range activities, and keep detailed records of herbicide usage to be reported monthly to the Natural Resources Manager. The bid event number is EVT0010456, with proposals due by September 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive cost sheet detailing tree removal costs per acre, stump spraying, herbicide costs, and equipment expenses. The project can commence upon contract finalization and must be completed by April 15, 2026. Evaluation will likely focus on total project cost, compliance with state requirements, and ability to safely operate within an active military range environment.

Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with various state requirements, including immigration reform verification and anti-discrimination policies. The procurement allows for potential pricing extension to political subdivisions and encourages steps to discourage human trafficking. Contractors must submit mandatory documentation, including Immigration Reform and Control Act certification and sexual harassment forms. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must adhere to state certification requirements and potential preference categories. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate capability to perform the specialized tree removal services in a sensitive military training environment. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant contract value that will depend on the detailed per-acre and equipment costs submitted by bidders. Electronic bid submissions must be sent to procurement@ks.gov, with all documentation processed in US Dollars.