Dishwashers High Temp, Undercounter

The State of Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of Parsons State Hospital for the procurement of one commercial undercounter high-temperature dishwasher, specifically a Hobart Model LXnH or approved equivalent. The solicitation requests comprehensive pricing submissions on a provided cost sheet that must itemize unit prices for the dishwasher, dish racks, water softeners, booster heaters, and shipping/handling costs, with delivery required to Parsons State Hospital at 2601 Gabriel, Parsons, Kansas 67357-2341 by March 11, 2026, on an FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid basis via common carrier. All equipment must be new, unused, and of current model production, with delivery estimated at three weeks or less from order placement. Bidders must submit written questions for clarification to Procurement Officer Phillip L. Curtis (phillip.l.curtis@ks.gov or 785/296-2985) by close of business on February 18, 2026, with the bid closing at 2:00 PM CDT on March 11, 2026. Required submissions include a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, Immigration Reform and Control Act certification, Certification Regarding Sexual Harassment and Boycott of Israel forms, manufacturer specification sheets for any alternate models, and evidence of acceptance of State terms and conditions. The resulting contract will be effective from the date of execution through April 1, 2031, with no renewal options, and payment terms are Net 30 days with annual price adjustments not to exceed five percent subject to documentation requirements.

Bidders may claim Kansas Bidder Preference Program benefits, including Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business preferences, provided supporting documentation is submitted with their bid response. Pricing must be available to political subdivisions at the same terms offered to the State of Kansas. The solicitation requires compliance with numerous federal and state certifications, including restrictions on foreign telecommunications equipment under Public Law 115-232 and certification of non-engagement in boycotts of Israel per HB 2482, with electronic payment via EFT required unless a documented hardship exception is approved. The contract includes a standard 365-day warranty at no additional cost as part of the bid requirements. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses, waive minor deviations that do not hinder the intent of the request, and award based on the Director of Purchases' determination of the State's best interest; contractors defaulting on delivery or failing to perform satisfactorily may be barred from future procurement for up to three years under Kansas law. No specific budget value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and conformity requirements.