Pool Lift

The Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Kansas State School for the Blind for the procurement of specialized aquatic equipment consisting of one Splash! Hi/Lo Pool Lift manufactured by S.R. Smith and one Stability Vest. The pool lift is an electrically powered, adjustable-height device designed to safely assist individuals with physical disabilities in entering and exiting the pool, featuring corrosion-resistant materials, a 400-pound lifting capacity, and compliance with current aquatic accessibility safety standards. The stability vest serves as a complementary safety device for pool access. Bidders must submit detailed cost sheets including unit costs for the pool lift, stability vest, shipping, installation, inside delivery, order ETA, and warranty information, with all federal, state, and local taxes excluded from the bid price. The RFQ is open to the public, and bids may be submitted via email to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Department of Administration at 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451, Topeka, Kansas 66612, with a submission deadline of March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Questions requesting clarification must be submitted in writing by February 20, 2026, and answers will be provided as addenda on the procurement website. Expected delivery is within four weeks of award, with all deliverables required to be FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed by March 8, 2026.

The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, including those claiming Disabled Veteran Owned Business status or Certified Business status, provided such claims are supported by required documentation. All bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to submission and must submit completed certifications regarding Immigration Reform and Control compliance, boycott of Israel certification, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, and telecommunications equipment certification. Political subdivisions are eligible to use this contract at the same terms and conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The State reserves the right to waive minor specification deviations and to accept or reject any bid responses, with all bid responses becoming public record under the Kansas Open Records Act. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer upon award unless a written hardship exception is approved. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.