Grandstand Cable Channel

The Kansas State Fair Board is seeking proposals for a Grandstand Cable Channel project through the State of Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) with Event ID EVT0010215, focused on installing a below-grade cabling trough at the Grandstand to eliminate a trip and fall hazard in a high-traffic area. Specific project requirements include saw cutting concrete, excavating and hauling debris, installing NDS 12" Pro Series Channel Drains with cover grates, and placing 4,000 psi concrete flush with existing concrete. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS, with final bids due by April 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The project must be completed by August 1, 2025, and will be awarded on a lump sum basis. Bidders are required to submit various certifications, including Immigration Reform, Sexual Harassment Policy compliance, Boycott of Israel certification, and Procurement of Telecommunications Equipment certification.

Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with state requirements, with potential preference given to disabled veteran-owned or certified businesses. The solicitation suggests possible preference for local or small businesses, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed. Bid submissions can be made electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Office of Procurement and Contracts, with no monetary bid guarantee required. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement indicates that pricing should include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, with the State of Kansas being exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes. The project is limited to Rooks County and will utilize common carrier delivery to the Procurement and Contracts office in Topeka by April 14, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully review all terms and conditions, including potential conflicts of interest, and be prepared to submit supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with state procurement regulations.