EVT0010752_-_Amendment_1_-_Q___A.pdf

This is Amendment 1 to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks through the State of Kansas Department of Administration Office of Procurement and Contracts for Watercraft Liability Insurance coverage. The amendment addresses clarifications regarding the department's active watercraft fleet inventory across two operational categories: the Workbook lists 387 total vessels including 25 canoes, 70 jon boats, 112 kayaks, 82 open watercraft, 55 other vessels, 7 paddle boats, 1 poke boat, 10 pontoon boats, and 25 personal watercraft; the Schedule lists 303 vessels comprising 9 airboats, 25 jet skis, 94 kayaks, and 175 general watercraft. The procurement officer confirmed that all listed items are active, operational, and correct for quoting purposes. The original RFP closing date is April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with public bid reading scheduled for 2:30 PM CST the same date. The contract term runs from May 16, 2026, through May 15, 2027, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.

All bidders must submit a signed copy of this amendment with their bid responses. Vendors must be duly authorized insurance representatives properly licensed and admitted to conduct business in Kansas, with required appointments occurring no later than 30 days after bid closing or the policy effective date. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous active participation in the applicable insurance industry and maintain adequate claim facilities. Required bid submission documents include current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form, Boycott of Israel form, and Sexual Harassment form. Pricing must be submitted on a per-watercraft basis with options for separate line items for Rental Coverage, Boater Safety Coverage, and Non-Owned Vessel Coverage. Bidders may propose alternate bids with different deductibles or multi-year policy terms if clearly identified. No bid guarantee is required, and payments will be made through electronic funds transfer.