Liquid Asphalt - KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of Liquid Asphalt materials for a five-year contract period from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2029. The RFP is seeking bids to provide various grades and types of liquid asphalt to KDOT across multiple counties in Kansas, including Shawnee County and Topeka City. Estimated annual quantities are provided for each county and material type. Bids are due by April 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT. The RFP outlines detailed specifications for the liquid asphalt materials, including loading temperatures, delivery requirements, and demurrage charges. Award will be made to the lowest quoted price per ton for each item in each county, pending prequalification. Pricing shall be firm for the contract period, with allowances for annual adjustments.

The RFP is open to public bidding, with a mandatory requirement that interested bidders must request an official invitation to participate at least 24 hours before the bid event's closing date and time. Bidders are required to provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, and may be eligible for bidder preferences based on disabled veteran-owned business status or certified business status. The State reserves the right to confirm the tax status of all potential contractors and subcontractors prior to contract award. The contract will be available for use by political subdivisions within the state of Kansas, but no specific incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided.