Description
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide brush and tree removal services along designated state highway right‑of‑ways in District 1. The contract runs from January 1 2027 through December 31 2029 (with optional one‑year renewals) and includes provision of specialized equipment (aerial bucket trucks, grapple trucks, brush chippers, flaggers, etc.) and labor to clear vegetation, apply approved chemicals, and maintain safe work zones. Bidders must submit a detailed price schedule, certifications (immigration, anti‑boycott, telecom equipment, etc.), and be prepared for weekly invoicing and possible on‑site demonstrations.
• Scope: Remove brush/trees ≤ 3″ diameter (ground‑level cuts) and larger trees with controlled cuts; apply stump‑treatment chemicals; dispose of material; provide traffic control per MUTCD.
• Equipment required: aerial bucket truck, grapple truck, brush‑chipper truck, skid‑steer with grapple or forestry tool, dump truck, flaggers.
• Quantity: Estimated 1,560 crew‑hours, 52 brush‑chipper days, 13 grapple‑skid‑steer days, 15 dump‑truck days, etc. (see cost sheet).
• Contract length: 3 years (Jan 2027‑Dec 2029) with optional 12‑month extensions.
• Delivery: As‑needed, on‑call basis; weekly invoicing; performance measured by volume, cut height, chemical application, site cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Mandatory certifications: Immigration Reform & Control, Boycott of Israel, Section 889 telecom equipment, tax clearance, safety & sexual‑harassment policies.
• Submission: Electronic ([email protected]) or hand‑delivered by 2:00 PM CST, Dec 1 2026. Questions due by Nov 20 2026.