Above Ground Diesel Tank

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts is seeking competitive proposals for an Above Ground Diesel Tank project at Larned State Hospital, located in Larned, Kansas. The procurement involves removing an existing 4,000 Gallon Underground Storage Tank and installing a new 4,000 Gallon Double Wall Horizontal Flameshield Above Ground Storage Tank, with comprehensive requirements including excavation, backfilling, concrete pad construction, piping installation, and related electrical work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid responses due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract period will run from the date of award through October 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria will include cost, proposal completeness, bidder's understanding of the project, and compliance with RFP terms. Vendors must provide a detailed cost breakdown encompassing equipment, labor, materials, and freight, with the total price being tax exempt. The State of Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and will conduct the procurement through a Procurement Negotiation Committee that may require bidders to appear and explain their proposal in detail.

The procurement opportunity includes potential preference for disabled veteran-owned or certified businesses, with bidders required to obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with state immigration reform laws. Vendors must adhere to anti-discrimination policies and provide necessary certifications. The solicitation encourages vendors to take steps to discourage human trafficking as part of their bid response. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves a comprehensive tank replacement infrastructure project that will require significant technical expertise in storage tank installation, excavation, and related mechanical and electrical work. Bidders must submit proposals through the State of Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System, with all documentation and pricing to be presented in US dollars. The procurement is specifically targeting vendors with specialized capabilities in industrial tank replacement and installation, with a focus on meeting the specific infrastructure needs of the Larned State Hospital campus.