Biddle Building Interior Courtyard Renovation

The Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts is seeking bids for the Biddle Building Interior Courtyard Renovation project at Osawatomie State Hospital, located in Washington County. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for comprehensive renovation work involving demolition of existing site elements and construction of new recreational and landscaping features. Specific deliverables include removing two trees, replacing storm drainage systems, installing new concrete sidewalks and recreational pads, painting and striping, adding tables, benches, and recreational equipment, and implementing grading work. The project also encompasses installing hose bibs, emergency exit lighting, and integrating fire alarm systems. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on January 16, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Osawatomie State Hospital Administration Building, with bids due on January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Contractors must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, complete required immigration and sexual harassment forms, and provide both Performance and Public Works Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. The expected project completion timeline is 90 days from the Notice to Proceed.

The state offers bidder preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses, providing potential advantages for qualifying vendors. Bidders must be officially invited to participate and must request an invitation at least 24 hours before the bid event closing time. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize the resulting contract under the same conditions. Contractors must follow strict security protocols, including daily removal of tools/materials and adhering to a tobacco-free campus environment. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the project includes various elements such as shade structures ranging from $6,250 to $16,550, ADA and non-ADA picnic tables, an adjustable basketball goal, and raised planter beds. The bonds must be issued by a Surety Company licensed to operate in Kansas, with forms provided by Procurement and Contracts. The project allows for procurement card (P-Card) payments and requires vendors to monitor the procurement website for potential amendments or changes.