ADA Ramp & Walls Life Safety

The Kansas Historical Society is seeking competitive bids for an ADA Ramp & Walls Life Safety project located in Topeka, Kansas, through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts. The procurement involves comprehensive gallery renovation work focusing on improving accessibility and life safety systems, specifically including the installation of a new wet-pipe sprinkler system, digital addressable fire-alarm system upgrades, and ADA-compliant ramp construction. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals electronically to Procurement@ks.gov, with the solicitation open from July 15, 2025, to July 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. Qualified contractors must provide detailed documentation including shop drawings, installation plans, and system coordination strategies, with work to be completed by November 1, 2025. Key qualifications include pre-qualification by the Office of Facilities and Property Management, compliance with NFPA and local fire prevention codes, and adherence to the museum's preservation standards.

The state encourages participation from various business categories, including potential preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate, complete Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) documentation, and provide a mandatory bid guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount. A 100% Public Works Bond will be required, with potential additional performance bonding needed depending on the contract value. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves renovating a 187,883 square foot facility with a calculated maximum occupant load of 2,206 people. Contractors must comply with state anti-discrimination laws, sexual harassment policy requirements, and provisions discouraging human trafficking. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid responses and may implement set-off programs or debarment provisions for unsatisfactory contractor performance.