On Call Concrete

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts is issuing an Invitation for Bid for statewide on-call concrete placement, repair, and delivery services, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Bidders must request an official invitation to participate at least 24 hours before the closing deadline. Preference programs are available for Certified Businesses, Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and State Use Purchases; qualifying bidders must submit supporting documentation.

The scope covers concrete services delivered on a quote-based, as-needed basis in accordance with Kansas Department of Transportation specifications. Individual project values typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a maximum allowable contract value per project of $250,000. Work is expected during normal State business hours, though overtime services may be required with written approval from the contract user. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period and be delivered F.O.B. destination, prepaid and included in the bid price.

The contract period extends from award date through April 30, 2031. Political subdivisions may utilize this contract under the same terms as the State. Bidders must be established firms with a minimum of three years of continuous active participation in the applicable industry and provide three references from the preceding three years. Contractors must carry worker's compensation insurance ($100,000 employer's liability limits), commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate), and automobile liability insurance ($500,000). Public Works Bonds equal to 100 percent of each project price are required for projects exceeding $100,000. A 1 percent administrative fee on all purchases is due quarterly. Contractors performing more than 25 percent of work through subcontractors may face project cancellation and contract termination.

Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, IRCA certification, Boycott of Israel form, Sexual Harassment form, and proof of insurance. Questions are due by close of business July 8, 2026 to Procurement Officer Ashley N. Evans (ashley.n.evans@ks.gov, 785/296-8107).