Fire Hydrant Assemblies & Valves

The Kansas Department of Administration and Department for Aging & Disability Services has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Fire Hydrant Assemblies and Valves (Event EVT0010155) at the Osawatomie State Hospital located in Washington County. The procurement involves a comprehensive infrastructure replacement project that includes replacing five fire hydrant assemblies back to the water main, removing one fire hydrant assembly, installing a blind flange, installing a new ball valve in the building service line, and restoring grounds with final grading and seeding. The project requires detailed technical work including replacing hydrants, shut-off valves, piping, and fittings, with specific requirements for concrete thrust blocks, utility trench specifications, and waterline anchoring. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with questions due by March 6, 2025, and bid submissions required by March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, submit a 100% performance bond, conduct a mandatory site visit to verify measurements, and follow detailed specifications including AWWA, NFPA, and NSF standards for materials and installation.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications. The project requires contractors to have expertise in municipal water infrastructure, utility installation, and site restoration, with the ability to coordinate utility shutdowns and work within an active hospital campus environment. The project has a 60-calendar-day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $100 per day for substantial completion delays. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for performance bonds suggests the project value exceeds $40,000. The State of Kansas will accept procurement card payments and allows political subdivisions to utilize the resulting contract. Bidders must obtain a current tax clearance certificate and submit various certifications including Immigration Reform Control, Sexual Harassment, and Boycott of Israel documentation. The procurement is managed by the Kansas Office of Procurement and Contracts, with Ashley Evans serving as the procurement officer.