Meade Wildlife Area Grazing Lease
The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a grazing lease at the Meade Wildlife Area in Meade County, Kansas, encompassing approximately 420 acres of native warm season grassland. The procurement seeks to establish cattle grazing operations as a wildlife management tool to maintain prairie habitat and utilize grass resources through a single permittee responsible for all grazing rights at the wildlife area. The contract term will be five years, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030, with an optional renewal for an additional five-year period through December 31, 2035, with grazing operations limited to the May 1 through August 31 annual season. Bidders must propose an annual grazing rate per animal unit day (AUD), with the stocking rate not to exceed 4,800 AUD annually across all five years of the initial permit term. Award will be determined by the highest cash lump sum annual payment basis, subject to reference verification, with annual payments due in two installments of 50 percent each by May 1 and August 31. The bid closing date is March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with written questions due by February 26, 2026, directed to Procurement Officer Bridget Martinez. Bidders must provide three professional references with experience in similar grazing operations within the past three years and comply with all permit conditions, including adherence to game laws and allowable stocking rates with no overage exceeding 1 percent.
All bidders must submit tax clearance certificates from the Kansas Department of Revenue, immigration compliance certifications pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sexual harassment policy acknowledgments, Israel boycott certifications, and telecommunications equipment certifications with their bid response. Bidders may claim applicable preferences including the Disabled Veteran Owned Business category or Certified Business Bidder Preference Category if supporting documentation is included. The Department reserves the right to adjust stocking rates based on range conditions, precipitation, and management objectives, with prorated fee reductions if grazing seasons are shortened or livestock numbers reduced. Electronic bid submission to procurement@ks.gov is the preferred method, though mailed or hand-delivered bids are accepted if they arrive by the closing deadline; bids submitted via facsimile will not be accepted. All payments under the resulting contract shall be made via electronic funds transfer unless a hardship exception is approved, and the contract is available to political subdivisions on the same terms. The contract value is not specified as a fixed budget but will be determined by the winning bid's proposed annual payment rates per animal unit day, representing the highest cash lump sum annual payment offered.
Kansas 3/10/26, 3:00 PM 1/30/26, 10:31 AM Chillers - Aquatic Bio. Center KDWP
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of two Teco TK-3000 water chilling units designated for the Aquatic Biodiversity Center's freshwater mussel propagation systems. The units will be delivered to Farlington Fish Hatchery located at 101 Hatchery Road, Farlington, Kansas 66734, with delivery required as soon as possible but no later than May 20, 2026. Each unit must meet specific technical requirements including a 750-gallon rated capacity, 1/2 horsepower motor, titanium exchanger, 120V-60Hz electrical supply, and 750-watt power consumption. Bidders must submit pricing for both units plus applicable shipping fees on the provided cost sheet, with freight terms specified as FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed, via common carrier. The bid event opened on April 15, 2026, and closes on May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; written questions must be submitted to Procurement Officer Michelle Brown (michelle.r.brown@ks.gov) by the close of business on Friday, May 1, 2026, with answers provided as addenda. Bidders are permitted to submit comparable brands provided they meet the intended function and quality requirements, and must include completed bidder registration, signature sheets, certifications regarding immigration compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, telecommunications equipment certification, and a current tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Electronic submission is required to Procurement@ks.gov, with alternative hand delivery accepted at the Department of Administration, 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451, Topeka, Kansas 66612.
Bidders must be officially invited to participate and should request an invitation at least 24 hours before the closing deadline; political subdivisions are eligible to utilize awarded contracts at the same pricing and conditions as the State. Bidders claiming Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business status may receive applicable preferences, provided supporting documentation is submitted with their bids. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration has been identified in the procurement documents. The State of Kansas is exempt from state sales or use taxes and federal excise taxes, which shall not be included in bid pricing. Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in determining the low bid, and the contract is governed by Kansas law with standard state contractual provisions including termination rights due to lack of funding appropriation with thirty days' notice. No specific budget range or award value has been published for this procurement.
Kansas 5/20/26, 3:00 PM 4/15/26, 4:36 PM Milling - Various Locations in District 4
The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling at various locations in District 4 across Bourbon, Neosho, Greenwood, Allen, Anderson, Franklin, Linn, Wilson, Montgomery, Cherokee, and Crawford counties, with bids due August 19, 2026.
The project encompasses 0.25 miles of milling operations at multiple designated locations throughout the district. The bid notice document (Biod Notice-Milling - Various Locations in District 4.pdf) contains project specifications, pricing details, bid submission procedures, and contract award criteria. Interested bidders must review all project documents and submit compliant bids by the deadline.
Kansas 8/19/26, 1:00 AM 8/16/26, 1:00 AM Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Butler County, Kansas is soliciting proposals for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a critical medical equipment procurement designed to enhance emergency response capabilities across the county's public facilities and services. This opportunity seeks to acquire AEDs, which are portable electronic devices capable of diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias and delivering an electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm in sudden cardiac arrest situations. The procurement is scheduled with a posting date of July 23, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of August 12, 2025, indicating a relatively compact procurement timeline. Potential vendors must carefully prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical compliance, device reliability, and potential integration with existing emergency medical infrastructure. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided documentation, typical AED procurement assessments often include factors such as device performance specifications, warranty terms, training support, and overall lifecycle cost.
The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific small business categories. Butler County's procurement likely seeks AEDs that meet national medical device standards, potentially requiring vendors to provide documentation of FDA approval, clinical performance data, and comprehensive maintenance support. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, municipal AED procurements typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 per unit, depending on advanced features and manufacturer specifications. Vendors should anticipate potential requirements for comprehensive staff training, device installation support, and potential multi-year maintenance agreements. The procurement suggests a strategic investment in public health emergency preparedness, with potential deployment across county facilities such as government buildings, public safety offices, parks, and community centers.
Kansas 8/12/25, 11:00 PM 7/23/25, 8:30 PM Facility Body Scanners
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), through the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is conducting a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure full body scanners and related services for deployment across its correctional facilities. The solicitation was posted on April 14, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and prospective bidders must submit written clarification questions by April 29, 2026. KDOC seeks a minimum of three full body scanners to be installed at the Lansing, El Dorado, and Hutchinson facilities, with options for additional scanners at other KDOC sites during the contract term. The required deliverables include full body scanner units, comprehensive image review software, installation services, manufacturer-backed extended warranty and service agreements covering preventative maintenance, annual inspections, recalibration, and 24/7 technical support, and training for initial units. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous active participation in the body scanner industry and provide three references from the past five years. The scanners must comply with ANSI/HPS N43-17-2009 radiation safety standards and accommodate individuals with implanted medical devices. The cost proposal must include per-unit pricing for body scanners, optional extended warranty, maintenance and support agreements, training for the initial three units, and pricing for additional units ordered at KDOC's discretion, with payment terms of Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer.
The resulting contract will run for two years from the date of final signature with three optional 12-month renewal periods, for a potential five-year total term, with pricing remaining static for the first two years and any renewal year price increases limited to no more than five percent annually. Bidders responding to this opportunity may claim preferences under the Kansas Disabled Veteran Owned Business program or Certified Business Bidder Preference program if they meet applicable qualifications and submit required supporting documentation. All proposals must include a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, an Immigration Reform and Control Act certification form, a Boycott of Israel form, and a Sexual Harassment form. Award will be made by the Procurement Negotiation Committee consisting of the Secretary of the Department of Administration, Director of Purchases, and the Head of the Using Agency. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses, and all bid responses become property of the State of Kansas subject to disclosure under the Kansas Open Records Act upon conclusion of the selection process. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the available documentation. The primary contact for this procurement is Amber N. Lemery, Procurement Officer, at 785/296-2374 or Amber.lemery@ks.gov.
Kansas 5/28/26, 3:00 PM 4/14/26, 4:06 PM