Firing Range Construction

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Larned State Correctional Facility for firing range construction services. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to undertake the movement and grading of dirt to construct a 200 feet by 400 feet firing range with an associated 200 feet by 100 feet parking lot and entrance drive, including all necessary grading, compacting, and buildup for proper slope and drainage. An alternate scope includes the provision and installation of a 42-inch by 40-foot culvert in an existing ditch to create the parking lot entrance. Interested contractors must demonstrate qualifications including a robust safety program, current workers' compensation insurance for all employees, and ability to provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials; no sub-contracting is permitted. Bidders must submit a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of bidding and provide detailed cost sheets listing all equipment used along with lump sum pricing for both the primary scope and the alternate culvert work. The optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the facility location (1318 KS Highway 264, Larned, Kansas), with attendance strongly encouraged. Questions requesting clarification are due by end of day on January 21, 2026, with bid closing on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST; bids may be submitted electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Department of Administration, 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451, Topeka, Kansas, with public bid readings occurring via teleconference at 2:30 PM CST on the closing date.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation by disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational types, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is referenced in the available documentation. The project is tax-exempt, with a Project Tax Exemption Certificate to be issued to the awarded contractor upon contract award, and the contract shall be governed by Kansas law with standard state contractual provisions applying, including anti-discrimination requirements, insurance responsibilities, and compliance with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and Americans with Disabilities Act. No bid guarantee is required for submission. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget or award value range; however, evaluation will be based on contractor qualifications, safety record, insurance status, warranty provisions, equipment specifications, and pricing for both the primary scope of work and the alternate culvert installation component.