Opportunity
Wichita Bonfire #260250
Mowing and Haying Services for Wichita Floodway Levees
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
260250
NAICS
561730, 115115
The City of Wichita is seeking contractors to mow, bale, and remove hay from six designated floodway levee groups. - Buyer: City of Wichita, Public Works & Utilities Department, Flood Control Division. - Scope: Provide labor, equipment, materials, licenses, and insurance documentation for levee mowing and haying; bale and remove the cut vegetation. - Levee groups and areas: - Group 1: Levee C South — 364 acres; 72,689 feet. - Group 2: Levee C North — 532 acres; 87,244 feet. - Group 3: Levee D South — 382 acres; 77,856 feet. - Group 4: Levee D North — 275 acres; 39,792 feet. - Group 5: Levee F North — 396 acres; 49,913 feet. - Group 6: Levee J North — 160 acres; 31,503 feet. - Notable requirements: Mow vegetation to a 5-inch height. Work is expected during July through September, with access permitted up to twice during that period. Contractors must provide access plans and specialized property-damage coverage, and remove equipment and materials after completing the work. - Pricing and award: Submit an annual amount paid to the City for access, with awards evaluated by group based on highest value to the City. The City may award all, some, or none of the groups. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named.
Description
The City of Wichita is seeking bids from firms to provide mowing and haying of floodway for the Flood Control Division. The successful bidder will provide the labor, materials, licenses, insurance certificates, and equipment required for the work. Work includes mowing, baling, and removing hay from specified levee sections, with work expected during July to September. The award will be based on the bid providing the highest value to the City per group, with pricing reflecting what the bidder is willing to pay for annual access to the levee sites.