Salt Conveyer-Garden City

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive bids for a portable salt conveyor system to be delivered to Garden City, Kansas, through a Request for Quote (RFQ) with bid event number 27600-EVT0010048. The procurement targets a new, unused portable conveying system capable of loading a minimum of 50 tons of coarse rock salt per hour through a side door of a salt dome. The conveyor must be powered by a 540 rpm tractor Power Take Off (PTO) not exceeding 115 horsepower, with specifications allowing for optional stainless steel undercarriage and additional mobility features. Bidders must submit a comprehensive lump sum delivered bid price and include a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of January 6, 2025, and a bid response deadline of January 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The delivery location is specified as 121 N Campus Drive in Garden City, with all pricing structured as FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation indicates that political subdivisions can utilize the resulting contract under the same terms and conditions. The state will accept procurement card (P-Card) payments, and brand names are provided only to establish type and quality requirements, with comparable alternatives acceptable. The contract includes provisions for pre-delivery service, warranty coverage, and technical service training for KDOT personnel. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive specifications suggest a complex procurement with potential for significant investment in specialized equipment. The solicitation covers Ellsworth County and Gorham City jurisdictions, indicating a localized but potentially scalable procurement opportunity for vendors with expertise in salt handling and transportation infrastructure equipment.