Trailer Mounted Portable Incinerator

The State of Kansas, specifically the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), is seeking competitive bids for a trailer-mounted portable incinerator to be used for destroying seized contraband, including illegal drugs and prohibited goods. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting a specialized piece of equipment with specific technical requirements, including a dual-axle trailer, a primary combustion chamber capable of reaching at least 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and a secondary chamber reaching a minimum of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. The incinerator must have a waste capacity of at least 100 pounds, with a nominal throughput of 50 pounds per hour, and include additional features such as a diesel generator, 45-gallon fuel tank, automated control panel, and front or side-loading access door. The RFP mandates delivery to the KBI facility in Great Bend, Kansas, within 244 days of order receipt, and requires the vendor to provide on-site training to KBI personnel. Key submission dates include a bid closing deadline of December 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions accepted until November 20, 2025. Bidders must submit separate sealed technical and cost proposals, demonstrating compliance with Kansas air quality regulations and providing three professional references from the past three years.

The procurement allows for potential preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Business Bidders, with vendors required to submit supporting documentation for such claims. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and complete several mandatory forms, including Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control, Boycott of Israel, and Sexual Harassment policy acknowledgment. The State reserves the right to award the contract by line item or group total, with the potential to negotiate or award based on initial proposals. The contract period extends from execution through December 31, 2026, with no specified renewal options. Vendors must provide a comprehensive warranty package, including a two-year warranty on the incinerator and a one-year warranty on other components. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the RFP requires bidders to itemize all costs, including the product, training, shipping, environmental testing support, and warranty services. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with pricing firm for the entire contract period and delivered F.O.B. destination prepaid.