Dental Services for Larned State Hospital

The Kansas Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts is seeking competitive bids for comprehensive dental services at Larned State Hospital through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The contract will cover dental services for three distinct programs: Psychiatric Services Program (90 beds), State Security Program (140 beds), and Sexual Predator Treatment Program (215 beds), with services to be provided up to 16 hours per week in the facility's dental clinic. The procurement requires a dentist with a doctoral degree in dental surgery or dental medicine, licensed by the Kansas Dental Board, and preferably possessing 5+ years of experience in general dentistry. Bidders must submit an all-inclusive pricing structure for comprehensive dental procedures, including evaluations, x-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions, and other standard services. The contract period will run from the date of award through June 30, 2030, with proposals due by September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Additional required qualifications include experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, providing malpractice insurance, passing security clearance checks, and complying with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Procurement officer Lee Askew will manage the solicitation, with bidders expected to provide pricing for each contract year, anticipating incremental increases to account for inflation.

The state encourages participation from specific business categories, offering bidder preference programs for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit it with their bid response. The procurement includes several compliance requirements, such as completing forms related to immigration reform, sexual harassment, and adherence to state terms and conditions. Vendors are also encouraged to take steps to discourage human trafficking. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for dental services across multiple facility programs. The shipping destination is Larned State Hospital located at 1301 KS HWY 264, Larned, KS 67550, with the procurement utilizing US Dollars as the sole acceptable currency. Potential bidders must request an invitation at least 24 hours before the official finish date, and any questions or clarifications must be submitted via email in MS Word format by August 20, 2025, with potential amendments to be posted on the Procurement and Contracts website.