RFQ 8328-1 trailer attenuator with arrow board

The Kansas Turnpike Authority is soliciting quotes under RFQ 8328-1 for four Scorpion II TL-3 trailer attenuators with 25-lamp Vermac arrow boards (48"x96"), with quotes due November 6, 2026. The authority reserves the right to waive technicalities, accept or reject any or all bids, and reject delivery of any unit that does not meet specifications. The source names no set-aside or preference program.

Each attenuator must be a new 2026/2027 model built under standard manufacturer production, with all standard features included whether or not the RFQ packet lists them, and with parts stocked by the vendor. The solicitation's equipment specifications list all accepted makes and models.

The attached Contractual Provisions Attachment (Form 236) is mandatory and prevails over conflicting terms. It places governing law and venue in Kansas, limits the authority's liability under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, and disclaims responsibility for contractor taxes, insurance, and indemnification. Contractors must maintain independent contractor status and comply with the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and applicable Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Anti-discrimination compliance and reporting obligations apply to contractors with four or more employees or with cumulative contracts exceeding $5,000 annually. A related Kansas Open Records Act agreement shows the authority will produce only a redacted version of a winning proposal in response to public records requests, and the contractor must indemnify the authority against claims arising from that disclosure.