KDOT Reinforcing Steel and Parts - Salt Storage

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking bids for reinforcing steel and parts for a Salt Storage improvement project located in Rooks County, Kansas. The Request for Quote (RFQ Event 10157) specifically requires epoxy-coated reinforcing steel conforming to ASTM A615, Grade 60 specifications, including various sizes of straight and bent steel bars ranging from 3'6" to 56'3" in length. Additional required materials include 375 Bolster SBU 1 1/2" w/runner units, 560 GAT bar supports, and two bags of 6" coated bar ties. The procurement is for direct delivery to KDOT's facility at 315 S. Cypress, Stockton, KS 67669, with a required delivery date of March 14, 2025. Key procurement dates include a bid closing deadline of March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with all questions due by March 5, 2024. The award will be made on a low-bid basis, with pricing to be FOB Destination and all delivery costs included in the bid price. Bidders must submit pricing that includes all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

The contract opportunity includes specific provisions for bidder qualifications and preferences. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and submit completed Boycott of Israel and Sexual Harassment forms with their responses. The procurement includes preference programs for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses, providing potential advantages for qualifying vendors. Faxed responses are not acceptable for bids exceeding $25,000, and comparable brands to referenced brand names are permitted with clear notation of any deviations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications in the project plans suggest a substantial infrastructure improvement project for the salt storage facility. The procurement allows for flexibility in vendor selection through its low-bid approach and explicit provisions for alternative brand submissions, while maintaining strict technical and administrative requirements for potential contractors.