On Call Concrete

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is seeking an on-call concrete services provider for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility, located in Ellis County. The solicitation requires a vendor to supply commercial-grade 4000 PSI concrete delivered to the facility at 1607 State Street in Ellsworth, with delivery mandated within 24 hours of notification during work hours (7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays). Bidders must have a minimum of three years of continuous active participation in the concrete supply industry and provide three customer references from similar service purchases within the past three years. The contract will run from the award date through January 30, 2031, with the ability for either party to terminate annually with 60 days' notice. Bid responses are due by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with written questions accepted until December 23, 2025. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-cubic-yard basis, including delivery, with the lowest responsible bidder receiving the award based on conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and contract conditions.

The state offers preference opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business categories, with supporting documentation required for such claims. Political subdivisions are permitted to utilize this contract under the same terms and conditions. Bidders must submit several mandatory certifications, including immigration reform compliance, sexual harassment acknowledgment, confirmation of non-participation in Israel goods boycotts, telecommunications equipment procurement restrictions, and a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, contractors can charge separately for calcium chloride additives during colder months and short-load charges for orders up to three cubic yards. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt, with delivery tickets documenting cubic yards of material required for payment. The State of Kansas is exempt from sales, use, and federal excise taxes, which should not be included in contract pricing.