Garden City Snow Removal

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is seeking a snow removal contractor for their Garden City office located at 1710 Palace Drive, covering approximately 41,935 square feet of parking lots, sidewalks, and ramps. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) event number 17300-EVT0010046 was posted on December 5, 2024, with bid responses due by January 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, subsequently extended to January 14, 2025. Vendor questions must be submitted via email in MS Word format to the Procurement Officer by December 23, 2024. The contract will span from the award date through December 31, 2029, with no specified renewal options. Contractors must provide pricing for snow removal based on accumulation ranges (2"-4", 4"-6", 6"-8", and 8"+) for each contract year, including separate pricing for sand/salt treatment and pre-treatment services. Services are required when snow/ice accumulation reaches 2 inches or more, with work to be completed by 7:00 AM on business days. The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, materials, fuel, equipment, supervision, and incidental expenses.

The procurement opportunity is open to political subdivisions including cities, counties, and school districts. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit completed Immigration Reform and Control, Boycott of Israel, and Sexual Harassment forms. Vendors must be officially invited to participate at least 24 hours before the bid event closing date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, with payment potentially processed via State of Kansas Procurement Card (P-Card). No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and no incumbent vendor information is provided. While no specific budget range is outlined, the contract is weather-dependent with no guaranteed volume of work. Interested vendors must submit bids electronically to procurement@ks.gov or via mail/hand delivery to the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts office, ensuring arrival by the specified deadline.