Personal Watercraft & Trailer

The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, through the State of Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the competitive purchase of two 2026 Kawasaki Jet Ski ST 160X personal watercraft with factory-designed trailers. Each watercraft features a 1,498cc naturally aspirated engine with direct fuel injection, electronic cruise control, and accommodates three passengers with a 496-pound load capacity. The trailers are equipped with 2-inch ball-hitches, tongue jacks, rear tie-down straps, mounted spare tires, and KDOT-approved light packages. Deliverables are FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed, with delivery required to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Dodge City, Kansas, by June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit completed cost sheets with separate line-item pricing for each boat, motor, and trailer, excluding state and local taxes due to the State's tax exemption status. The RFQ opened on May 20, 2026, at 12:04 PM CDT, with questions due by June 5, 2026, and bids closing on June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation is based primarily on competitive pricing, and prospective bidders must request an official invitation at least 24 hours prior to the closing date.

Bidders may claim eligibility for Disabled Veteran Owned Business preference, Certified Business preference, or other applicable state bidder preference programs if accompanied by proper documentation. All submissions must include vendor registration, a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, a Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control form, a sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, an Israel boycott certification, a covered telecommunications equipment certification, and a signature sheet. Bids must be submitted in one hard copy format via mail, email to Procurement@ks.gov, or hand delivery to the Department of Administration office at 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451 South, Topeka, Kansas 66612. Companies already registered with the State of Kansas may have pre-existing invitations noted on their bid documents. The contract shall be governed by Kansas law and includes electronic payment requirements via the State's designated account, with the State reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and confirm tax status prior to award. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents.