Description
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking bids for the Fall River Sunflower Hay Lease. The lease is for a period of 5 years, with the option to renew for an additional 5 years. The successful bidder will be responsible for harvesting native grasses from the Sunflower Hill Hay meadow at Fall River State Park. The meadow is divided into two tracts, Sunflower Hill East and Sunflower Hill West, totaling approximately 105 acres. The bidder with the highest bid per ton of hay removed will be awarded the contract.
• The lease period is from the date of award to December 31, 2031.
• The lease can be renewed for one additional 5-year period.
• The bidder must cut and bale the hay between July 1st and August 15th of each contract year.
• A two-bale sample must be weighed before the hay is removed, and a receipt must be provided to Fall River State Park Staff.
• The hay will be paid for before it is removed from the property.
• The bidder must remove all hay bales and equipment from the property before August 15th of each contract year.