One Ton Cutaway Van

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of one One Ton Cutaway Van with a Service Body, targeting delivery in Hutchinson, Kansas. The solicitation, identified by event number EVT0010582 and requisition ID 0000242484, was posted on December 1, 2025, with a bid closing deadline of December 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Potential bidders must submit written questions to the procurement officer, Bridget Martinez, by December 12, 2025, with answers to be provided via addendum on the procurement website. Vendors not initially invited must notify the procurement officer of their intent to bid at least 24 hours before the closing date. Bids can be submitted via email to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Department of Administration in Topeka. The procurement requires comprehensive documentation, including a completed bidder registration, signature sheet, Immigration Reform and Control Certification, Sexual Harassment Policy acknowledgment, Boycott of Israel certification, Certification of Procurement, Tax Clearance Certificate, and signed amendments.

The solicitation includes preference programs for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses, with bidders required to submit appropriate documentation to claim these preferences. Bidders must provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and certifications regarding Immigration Reform and Control Act compliance. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any bid responses, with the ability to waive minor deviations or proceed with the next lowest responsive bidder if a tax clearance certificate is not provided within ten calendar days of notification. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement is subject to Kansas law and will be governed by standard state contractual provisions outlined in Attachment DA-146a, which includes anti-discrimination requirements, insurance disclaimers, tax responsibility, and termination rights. The single unit is scheduled for delivery by September 30, 2027, to the Procurement and Contracts office in Topeka, with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed. Bidders are encouraged to disclose any policies or initiatives that discourage human trafficking, and all bid responses will become public property under the Kansas Open Records Act upon conclusion of the selection process.