EVT0010893_-_Amendment_One_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

This is Amendment One to a Request for Proposal issued by the Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts on behalf of Larned State Hospital for physical therapy services. The amendment, dated August 20, 2026, modifies the original solicitation for an indefinite-quantity contract with no guaranteed volume running five years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. The scope of services includes muscle flexibility and range-of-motion evaluations, hot/cold pack therapy, sensory and strength development, manual therapy modalities such as ultrasound, e-stimulation, and TENS unit therapy, and gait and balance training. Services are expected to average approximately four hours per week with actual utilization varying based on patient needs, with contractors authorized to provide up to six hours per week and a maximum of 312 hours annually. The proposal closing date is September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with all bidders required to register with the State of Kansas and request official invitation at least 24 hours before closing. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled. Services will be performed at the hospital's 1,237 square foot physical therapy facility located at 1301 KS Highway 264 in Larned, Kansas.

Qualified contractors must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program, possess licensure from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, complete a criminal background check, and maintain 40 hours of continuing education every two years. If a Physical Therapy Assistant is utilized, all associated costs including compensation and supervision are the contractor's sole responsibility. Bidders must submit separate technical and cost proposals with hourly labor rates for Years 1 through 5, with incremental rate increases encouraged not to exceed 5% annually for Years 2 through 5. Payment terms are Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer. The hospital provides the facility, patient escort services when appropriate, consumable medical supplies, and durable medical equipment. Bidders may claim applicable Kansas preferences for Certified Business or Disabled Veteran Owned Business status with supporting documentation. A signed copy of Amendment One must be submitted with the bid response by the closing date. Questions and answers related to this amendment are available on the Excel spreadsheet labeled EVT0010893 - Questions and Answers - FINAL. The procurement officer is Lee Askew, reachable at 785.296.7107 or lee.askew@ks.gov.