Opportunity
Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010780
Kansas Adjutant General Seeks Aerial Herbicide Application for Musk Thistle Control at Smoky Hill Air Force National Guard Range
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
EVT0010780
NAICS
115112
The Kansas Adjutant General is seeking bids for aerial herbicide application services to control musk thistle at the Smoky Hill Air Force National Guard Range in Salina, Kansas. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Department of Administration, Adjutant General, Office of Procurement and Contracts - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial application of Milestone herbicide (or equivalent) for musk thistle control - Up to 4,600 acres annually (800 acres in spring, 3,800 acres in fall) - Herbicide must be supplied by contractor and included in bid price - Application rate: 4 oz. per acre - Two applications per year for up to five years - Aerial spray service (single unit also referenced in summary) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordination with military flight schedules and agency point of contact - Compliance with Kansas tax laws, immigration reform, and other state requirements - Mandatory bidder registration and current Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate - Pricing per acre for five years; herbicide not provided by government - OEMs and Vendors: - Milestone herbicide (manufactured by Corteva Agriscience) is specified as the reference product - No other OEMs or specific vendors are named - Place of Performance: - Smoky Hill Air Force National Guard Range, Salina, Kansas - Contracting offices in Topeka, Kansas
Description
The Kansas Adjutant General is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide aerial application of herbicides to control Musk Thistle at the Smoky Hill Air Force National Guard Range in Salina, Kansas. The contract period extends from the date of award through May 31, 2031. No monetary bid guarantee is required, and bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate. The solicitation requires compliance with various state procurement policies and submission of specific certifications and forms.