Shooting Range Improvements

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Shooting Range Improvements at the Cheney Wildlife Area in Butler County, with bids due May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. This project encompasses the demolition of an existing shooting range facility and construction of a new comprehensive shooting range featuring multiple shooting distances (100-yard, 50-yard, 25-yard, and 10-yard), bullet traps, a shelter with acoustic panels accommodating 34 benches, ADA-compliant parking with two concrete stalls, concrete sidewalks, drainage infrastructure totaling approximately 956 linear feet of HDPE pipes, 2,239 square yards of concrete work, 35 safety lights, and erosion control measures including 1,825 linear feet of silt fence. The contractor must complete all work within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and demonstrate a minimum of seven years of continuous business operation with evidence of successfully completing five comparable projects. Bidders must submit a lump sum price covering all labor, materials, overhead, and profit with unit pricing for 27 base bid line items and one additive alternate for crushed rock, along with a 5% bid guarantee. Written questions must be submitted by May 14, 2026, and all bids must include completed certifications addressing immigration compliance, sexual harassment acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, tax clearance certificates, and evidence of workers' compensation and liability insurance. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for project delays, and payment will be processed within 30 days of certified invoice submission with 10% retainage held until final completion.

The procurement welcomes bids from all qualified contractors and encourages participation from Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business Bidders if supporting documentation is included; the State also encourages submission of policies discouraging human trafficking. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. Bidders must submit hard copy proposals with original signatures to the Department of Administration at 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1286, or electronically to Procurement@ks.gov, with faxed responses not acceptable for bids exceeding $25,000. A 5% bid guarantee is required, and depending on the final contract value, a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the price bid may be required if the project exceeds $40,000, along with a Public Works Bond equal to 100% of contract price if the project exceeds $100,000. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation; however, the scope and deliverables suggest a substantial construction project. All work is governed by Kansas law and subject to the Kansas Tort Claims Act, with submissions accepted electronically or via hand delivery through the specified deadline.