Engineering House Painting

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an exterior painting project at the Engineering House located in the Pratt Operations Office, with the procurement opportunity posted on April 30, 2025, and bids due by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The project requires a contractor to provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to prepare and paint multiple surfaces including metal siding, concrete porch, wood porch columns, porch ceiling and trim, and a brick chimney, following specific manufacturer recommendations and detailed specifications. Contractors must adhere to a comprehensive three-coat painting process using approved products from manufacturers like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, PPG, and Pratt & Lambert, with strict surface preparation guidelines and moisture content requirements. The project timeline spans 30 calendar days, with an early start date of September 18, 2024, and a late start date of November 1, 2024, restricted to Monday through Friday work hours from 7am to 5pm. Bidders must submit a complete bid package including various certification forms such as Immigration Reform, Sexual Harassment Policy compliance, Boycott of Israel certification, and a Tax Clearance Certificate, with submissions accepted via email to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the specified address.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside designations and preferences, particularly through the Bidder Preference Program which offers advantages for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Certified Businesses, and State Use Purchases. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize the resulting contract, though the state assumes no responsibility for payments by these entities. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $300 per day until project completion, and must provide a one-year warranty for all workmanship and materials. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with 10% retainage held until final completion and acceptance of work. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders are required to include pricing that encompasses all labor, equipment, mobilization, materials, and subsidiary items necessary to complete the specified work. The project is funded through the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all bidding requirements. Potential bidders must carefully review all document sections and respond comprehensively to be considered for the contract.