Trailer Mounted Mud Mixer & Pump Unit

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive bids for a Trailer Mounted Mud Mixer & Pump Unit, specifically targeting procurement for District 3 located in Norton, Kansas. The solicitation, identified as Event Number EVT0010278, requires a specialized concrete mixer and pump unit with comprehensive technical specifications, including a 5 cubic yard material hopper, additive hopper, high-pressure pump, and specific hydraulic and engine configurations. The equipment must meet precise performance standards, capable of mixing and pumping various materials like grout, slurry mixtures, and shotcrete, with a 10 cubic yard per hour pumping capacity and 750 PSI maximum pump pressure. The bid document mandates a QMP05A TRL or approved equivalent unit, with detailed technical requirements for double cylinder pump, 12" pumping tubes, and specific hydraulic system components. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on April 16, 2025, with proposals due by May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, to be submitted electronically to Procurement@ks.gov or hand-delivered to the Department of Administration in Topeka, Kansas.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside provisions and compliance requirements, particularly favoring disadvantaged business enterprises. Potential bidders must submit mandatory documentation including a current Tax Clearance Certificate, Immigration Reform and Control Act certification, and forms addressing sexual harassment and business practices. The state provides potential preference for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses, allowing political subdivisions to potentially utilize the resulting contract. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement will be conducted using US Dollars, with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed. Bidders are permitted to submit questions via email to the procurement contact, Phillip L Curtis, before April 30, 2025, and must request an official invitation to bid at least 24 hours before the closing date. The contract requires strict compliance with state and federal regulations, anti-discrimination policies, and specific technical performance standards for the specialized construction equipment being procured.