Janitorial Services - Independence
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive proposals for janitorial services at the Independence office located at 3097 West Main St, Independence, KS 67301. The Request for Proposal (RFP) with Event ID 27600-EVT0010411 covers a five-year contract period from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030. Required services include comprehensive janitorial maintenance performed after regular business hours, encompassing tasks such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining restrooms with specific frequency requirements for daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and annual cleaning activities. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 11:30 AM CST, and bidders must be officially invited to participate, with failure to attend resulting in bid rejection. The solicitation opens on July 23, 2025, and closes on September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bidders required to submit detailed cost proposals including monthly and annual rates for each contract year. Contractors must provide all cleaning materials, equipment, and supplies, with KDOT furnishing toilet tissue and hand towels.
The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities, specifically encouraging participation from Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses. Bidders must complete mandatory requirements including obtaining a current Tax Clearance Certificate and submitting forms related to Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment, and Immigration Reform and Control. Prospective vendors must register with the state and request an official invitation at least 24 hours before the event's closing, and must provide at least two in-state references from current janitorial service customers. Bidders are required to comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, immigration reform laws, and must conduct background checks for employees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded in US Dollars with potential for incremental price increases to account for inflation. The state reserves the right to inspect equipment and require replacement if not deemed adequate for commercial-grade janitorial service, ensuring high-quality maintenance standards for the Independence office facility.
Kansas 9/3/25, 3:00 PM 7/23/25, 11:28 AM Streambank Stabilization - Tuttle
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Streambank Stabilization project located on the Tuttle Big Blue River in Marion County, specifically targeting streambank erosion and reservoir sedimentation. The procurement involves comprehensive streambank stabilization activities across multiple sites, including rock placement, tree removal, bank shaping, soil moving, vegetation installation, seeding, and mulching. Rock quantities will vary by site, ranging from 270 to 9,724 tons of limestone rock with specific technical requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Marysville, and attendance is required for bid consideration. The bid closing date is September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with contract performance expected from the award date through June 30, 2026. Bidders may submit proposals for all sites or selected sites, and must complete detailed cost sheets itemizing expenses for rock, tree removal, bank shaping, vegetation, seeding, and buffer preparation. A 10% retainer will be applied to all invoices, with full payment contingent upon satisfactory final checkout by the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Conservation and the Kansas Forest Service.
The procurement includes several set-aside and preference considerations for bidders, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, a Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form, and potentially provide a Bid Guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount. A Performance Bond equal to 100% of the contract price may be required depending on the total project price. Potential bidders must comply with state immigration laws, tax clearance requirements, and potential set-off programs for accounts receivable. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves multiple site interventions with rock placement quantities ranging significantly. Project site plans and specification notebooks are available online, with hard copies available for a $50 fee. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple contract awards based on the best interests of Kansas, suggesting flexibility in the final contract allocation.
Kansas 9/10/25, 3:00 PM 8/6/25, 12:16 PM HMA Overlay & Shoulders - Marion County
The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for an HMA overlay and shoulder project on US-56 in Marion County spanning 14.11 miles from K-15 to the US-77 Roundabout, with bids due October 21, 2026 and a latest project start date of May 31, 2027.
The scope comprises hot mix asphalt overlay and shoulder construction across the corridor. Bidders must comply with applicable state and federal regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and bonding provisions as specified in the bid documents. The department encourages site visits and attendance at any pre-bid meetings to familiarize contractors with project conditions and constraints.
Contract award will be based on competitive bid evaluation according to Kansas Department of Transportation standards and criteria. A 4 MB bid notice document is available and contains detailed scope of work, technical specifications, materials, labor, and construction methodologies for asphalt overlay and shoulder construction.
Kansas 10/21/26, 1:00 AM 9/22/26, 1:00 AM Johnson County Sheriff Operations & NCADC 2026 Glazing Replacement Project
Johnson County, Kansas is requesting bids on removal and replacement of storefront window systems and accessory components at the Sheriff Operations Building and New Century Adult Detention Center under IFB, with sealed bids due electronically via IonWave on July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT at the Sheriff Operations Building (27745 W. 159th Street, New Century, Kansas). Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for General Contractors and Prime Contractors to be eligible to submit a bid. A local preference policy under K.S.A. 75-3740 applies to businesses with physical offices in Johnson County, registered apprenticeship programs, individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
The scope encompasses removal and replacement of all storefront window systems and accessory components at both facilities, including materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and any other items necessary for completion. The bid structure contains two line items submitted on a lump sum basis: a Base Bid for the Sheriff Operations Building Glazing Replacement Project and Alternate #1 for the NCADC Glazing Replacement Project.
Bidders must submit a bid bond issued by a Kansas-licensed surety company in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, payable to the Public Building Commission of Johnson County. The contract requires performance bonds and statutory payment bonds at 100% of project cost, certificates of insurance, and CORE4 Tax Clearance certification for contracts exceeding $150,000. Bidders must be registered and in good standing with the Kansas Secretary of State if applicable. Questions are due July 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Bids may not be withdrawn within sixty days from the date of bid opening. All bids will be publicly read aloud via Zoom video conferencing at bid opening. The purchasing contact is Megan Wasek, Johnson County FMA — Purchasing, (913) 715-0591, megan.wasek@jocogov.org.
Kansas 7/9/26, 1:00 AM 6/23/26, 1:00 AM Milling & HMA Overlay - Marion County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is soliciting bids on milling and hot mix asphalt overlay work on K-168 in Marion County, from the US-56 Junction north to the SCL of Lehigh (0.527 miles), with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Local Time via Bid Express (bidx.com).
The project is open to prequalified contractors only. Bidders must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue at contract award and comply with noncollusion certification, financial prequalification verification, and EEO requirements. Proposals must not exceed the bidder's financial prequalification amount without prior KDOT approval.
The scope includes mobilization; traffic control and flagger services; field office and laboratory setup; 766 tons of HMA overlay material (SR-12.5A, PG 64-28); quality control testing; 765 tons of milling work; temporary and permanent pavement marking materials totaling approximately 9,820 linear feet; and asphalt density and air void pay adjustments. The contractor must open the project to unrestricted traffic within 10 restricted working days and complete all work within a total of 20 contract working days. The earliest start date is October 18, 2027.
The project is funded entirely by state funds. State Project Number is K168-057 KA 8085-01; Contract Number is 526106282. Proposals will be opened and read at 3:00 p.m. Local Time on October 21, 2026 at the Eisenhower State Office Building in Topeka, Kansas. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of award notification. All contract documents, special provisions, standard specifications, and project plans are available through KDOT's website and the County Clerk's Office.
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