Electric Vehicle Training Kit & Curriculum

The Kansas State School for the Deaf is conducting a competitive bid procurement for a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) training program located in Marion County, Kansas. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide a complete EV kit with a 96V Lithium Ion drive system, two-seat configuration, seatbelts, windscreen, and insulated tools, along with a detailed curriculum for building and disassembling electric vehicles. The procurement requires a comprehensive educational package that includes textbooks, online materials, tests, and presentations, with specific requirements for ADA compliance such as captioned videos and English print accessibility. Bid proposals are due by September 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with potential bidders required to submit questions via email by September 3, 2025. The contract period will run from the award date through October 31, 2026, with a delivery deadline of December 31, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous industry experience and provide references, technical literature, and a detailed implementation methodology. The procurement will be conducted through the State of Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System, with the agency reserving the right to award by line item or group total based on the state's best interests.

The procurement includes several preference and qualification provisions for bidders, with opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories. Vendors must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and complete various mandatory forms related to immigration, sexual harassment, and boycott policies. Registered Kansas state vendors will receive additional consideration, and bidders must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capabilities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as an indefinite quantity contract with no guaranteed volume. The solicitation emphasizes a Turn-Key EV model preference but will consider comparable alternatives. All bids must be submitted in US Dollars to the Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts in Topeka, Kansas, with careful attention to the specified submission requirements and compliance standards.