Description
The Kansas Highway Patrol is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive lawn‑care services for its Fleet Operations and the Patrol Hanger Building. The contract runs for five years (January 1 2027 – December 31 2031) and covers regular mowing, edging, shrub trimming, seasonal weed control, fertilization, sterilization of hard‑surface areas, pesticide applications, bagworm control, tree treatments, and reseeding of bare spots. Vendors must hold a Kansas pesticide business license, carry required insurance, and comply with numerous state certifications (tax clearance, immigration, anti‑discrimination, etc.). Bids are due November 24 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on November 4 2026.
• Scope: 17 mowing cycles per year plus additional chemical and fertilization applications.
• Required licenses: Kansas pesticide business license, workers’ compensation, public liability.
• Deliverables: Mowing, edging, shrub trimming, spring/fall weed control, fertilization, sterilization, pre‑/post‑emergent herbicide applications, fence line spraying, bagworm spraying, tree bore treatment, reseeding.
• Contract value: Not disclosed; vendors must submit detailed cost proposal with price per occurrence and allowable annual escalations (max 5%).
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Nov 4) and bidder registration required before bid submission.
• Submission: Email to [email protected]; must include technical proposal, cost sheet, certifications, references (minimum two in‑state).