State Scale Inspections

The Kansas Adjutant General's Office (AGO) is seeking competitive proposals for state scale inspections and certification services across multiple Kansas Army National Guard facilities in 10 cities, including Dodge City, Fort Riley, Hays, Iola, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Ottawa, Salina, Topeka, and Wichita. The procurement involves certifying and testing 25 mechanical and digital scales and six platforms, with a specific focus on ensuring accurate measurement for waste disposal operations in compliance with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requirements. The contract will require the selected vendor to perform annual testing, calibration, and certification of equipment to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, with services to be conducted Tuesday through Thursday and requiring coordination with National Guard personnel for facility access. The solicitation requires bidders to provide per-scale pricing for comprehensive testing and certification services, with the contractor responsible for reporting and correcting measurement deviations. Proposals are due January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions regarding the solicitation to be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer by December 24, 2024.

The procurement includes several bidder preference programs, specifically highlighting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and other certified business categories. Vendors must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit mandatory forms including a Boycott of Israel form, Sexual Harassment form, and Immigration Reform and Control form. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two potential one-year renewal options, and price increases will be limited to 5% annually, requiring 30 days' advance notice and supporting documentation. Payment will be processed through the State of Kansas Procurement Card (P-Card), and the contract will be available for use by additional political subdivisions such as cities, counties, and school districts. No bid guarantee is required for this solicitation, and the contract supports the Kansas Army National Guard Environmental Management Branch's compliance requirements. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the scope involves inspecting and certifying scales across 10 facilities, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on precision measurement and regulatory compliance.