The Department of Agriculture in Kentucky focuses on safeguarding agricultural productivity and public safety through the regulated use of agricultural chemicals and the promotion of state-sponsored agricultural initiatives. Its core mission centers on ensuring the safe application of pest control solutions, supporting local agribusinesses through promotional programs, and maintaining infrastructure integrity related to agricultural and recreational land use.
Department of Agriculture is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department of Agriculture has obligated $200,119,717, issued 2 awards, and worked with 2 contractors. It currently has 13 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Department of Agriculture in Kentucky focuses on safeguarding agricultural productivity and public safety through the regulated use of agricultural chemicals and the promotion of state-sponsored agricultural initiatives. Its core mission centers on ensuring the safe application of pest control s...
The Department of Agriculture in Kentucky focuses on safeguarding agricultural productivity and public safety through the regulated use of agricultural chemicals and the promotion of state-sponsored agricultural initiatives. Its core mission centers on ensuring the safe application of pest control solutions, supporting local agribusinesses through promotional programs, and maintaining infrastructure integrity related to agricultural and recreational land use. Strategic priorities include enforcing chemical safety standards, fostering Kentucky Proud branding efforts to elevate local livestock and produce, and ensuring compliance with inspection protocols for mobile and permanent amusement systems often found at rural fairs and agricultural expos. The agency prioritizes regulatory enforcement, environmental stewardship, and community engagement through public-private partnerships.
Procurement patterns reveal a narrow but critical focus on specialized agricultural inputs, particularly herbicides and other pesticide chemicals, alongside non-traditional services such as fuel testing and amusement ride inspections. These procurements reflect a dual mandate: protecting crop health and public safety while supporting events that drive rural economic activity. Contracts are typically issued as direct solicitations without set-asides, indicating a preference for open competition among qualified technical vendors capable of meeting stringent chemical handling and safety compliance standards.
Industry preferences are narrowly defined by the single NAICS code 325320 for pesticide and agricultural chemical manufacturing, suggesting deep reliance on regulated chemical suppliers with expertise in EPA-compliant formulations. No set-aside preferences are evident, and vendor relationships appear transactional, driven by technical specifications rather than socioeconomic targeting. The agency engages a limited pool of specialized suppliers capable of meeting regulatory and safety benchmarks for agricultural inputs and inspection services.
Organized under Kentucky State Departments, the agency operates statewide with no centralized physical location listed, indicating a decentralized, field-focused structure. It relies primarily on direct solicitation vehicles for procurement, avoiding complex contract vehicles in favor of streamlined, need-specific award mechanisms aligned with its regulatory and promotional functions.
Recent Department of Agriculture Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Department of Agriculture, including active solicitations and recent awards.
