On Call Roofing

The Kansas Department of Corrections, through the State of Kansas Department of Administration Office of Procurement and Contracts, issued an Invitation for Bid on April 15, 2026, for on-call roofing repair and replacement services at eleven correctional facilities statewide, including El Dorado, Ellsworth, Hutchinson, Lansing, Larned, Norton, Topeka, Winfield, Wichita Work Release, Kansas Correctional Industries, and Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive roofing services on an as-needed, project-by-project basis, including associated drainage system work, selective demolition, wood sheathing, and installation of SBS Modified shingle roof systems meeting UL Class "A" standards with minimum 235 pounds per square weight and 110 MPH wind warranty. Pricing must be submitted on an hourly rate basis plus actual material and equipment costs, with material and equipment markups not to exceed ten percent, and all work is fully inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, permits, and licenses. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of continuous active participation in roofing services, provide three professional references, and be prepared to undergo background checks for correctional facility access. Contractors must maintain seven-day-per-week emergency service availability with four-hour response time for emergencies and one-half hour for scheduled arrivals. The bid closing date is May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with written questions due by April 28, 2026, submitted to Procurement Officer Ashley N. Evans (ashley.n.evans@ks.gov, 785/296-8107). The contract period extends from award through May 31, 2027, with options to renew for four additional 12-month periods at firm pricing throughout the entire contract term.

All bidders must submit a five percent bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, certificate of deposit, or properly executed bond payable to the State. Performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid price are required for projects exceeding $40,000, and public works bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, filed with the appropriate county District Court clerk, are required for projects exceeding $100,000. Contractors must provide proof of Worker's Compensation insurance with $100,000 Employers' Liability limits, Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability insurance of $500,000 combined. All bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit completed Immigration Reform and Control Act certification, Sexual Harassment form, and Boycott of Israel form. The State intends to award to multiple contractors and offers price eligibility to political subdivisions; bidders may claim preference eligibility through the Kansas Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business Bidder Preference programs with appropriate supporting documentation. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation, as this is an indefinite quantity agreement with no guaranteed volume, with costs varying based on project-by-project quotes and actual material and equipment expenses.