Description
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks is seeking bids for an agricultural permit with limited access at Tuttle Creek. The permit will allow the chosen contractor to engage in crop production activities on approximately 79.4 acres of land. The contractor will be required to secure legal access rights through neighboring landowners and provide documented proof of access rights with their bid submission. The contract term will be from the date of award to December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for up to 10 years. The contractor will be required to pay an annual cash rent on a per-acre basis, with the first half of the rent due by April 1st and the second half due by December 1st. The contractor will also be required to follow specific conditions and guidelines for crop production, including planting cover crops, controlling noxious weeds, and leaving designated rows of crops unharvested.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must secure legal access rights through neighboring landowners before submitting a bid.
• The contract term is from the date of award to December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for up to 10 years.
• The contractor will be required to pay an annual cash rent on a per-acre basis.
• The contractor must follow specific conditions and guidelines for crop production, including planting cover crops and controlling noxious weeds.