EVT0010790_-_Amendment_Two_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

This is Amendment Two to a Request for Proposal issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Bureau of Family Health, for the Special Health Care Needs Equipment and Support Services procurement. The amendment, dated May 19, 2026, modifies the original RFP (Event Number EVT0010790) and extends the closing date to June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement seeks to establish a qualified vendor list for providers of assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and related support services for eligible children and youth under age 21 with special health care needs and their families in designated service areas. The scope includes prosthetic and orthotic device fabrication and fitting, manual and power wheelchair supply and customization, wheelchair ramp and lift installation and maintenance, augmentative and alternative communication devices, adaptive and positioning equipment, and repair and maintenance services. Procurement Officer Lee Askew manages the solicitation and can be reached at 785.296.7107 or lee.askew@ks.gov.

This amendment provides clarification through a Questions and Answers document presented in an Excel spreadsheet labeled "EVT0010790 - Questions and Answers - FINAL," which addresses inquiries submitted by prospective bidders. Vendors must submit a signed copy of Amendment Two with their bid responses by the revised closing date of June 5, 2026. The contract term is five years from execution with potential renewal or extension at KDHE's discretion. Qualified vendors must demonstrate relevant experience, service capacity, quality and safety standards, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements including HIPAA, confidentiality laws, and licensing standards. Pricing is based on current established Medicaid rates plus ten percent for catalog-based products, with annual price adjustments limited to five percent increases with 30 days' prior notice. Payment terms are net 30 days via electronic funds transfer, and all services require prior written authorization from KDHE before work begins.