Galvanized Metal Culverts

The State of Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is seeking bids for galvanized metal culverts through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that covers Rawlins County and Republic City. The procurement involves multiple contracts for new galvanized metal culverts with diameters ranging from 12" to 72", including associated end sections and connecting hardware. The contract will be valid for five years, from the award date through June 30, 2030, with the ability for either party to terminate with 60 days' written notice. Culvert delivery requirements mandate that pipes less than 60" in diameter must be delivered within two weeks of ordering, while culverts 60" or larger require three weeks delivery. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-foot basis for culverts and per-each basis for end sections and bands with hardware, with bids required for four different regional configurations: Northwest, Southwest, South Central, and Northwest. The bid submission deadline is June 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with delivery to the Pratt Headquarters located at 512 SE 25th Ave, Pratt, KS 67124.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for diverse businesses, including certification options for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, state use purchases, and potential political subdivision contract utilization. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with immigration reform documentation and sexual harassment form requirements. The contract allows political subdivisions to utilize the awarded contract, and bidders must be officially invited to participate, requiring a mandatory invitation request at least 24 hours before the event's closing date. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 5 units of metal culverts with an indefinite quantity contract structure, meaning the state does not guarantee a specific purchase volume. The state encourages bidders to take steps to discourage human trafficking and provides multiple preference program opportunities. Bidders must conform to the Kansas Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition), with all culvert pipe ends required to be free of burrs and ragged edges.