Transportation Services-Larned State Hospital

The state of Kansas, through the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts, is seeking bids for transportation services at the Larned State Hospital. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a contractor to provide transportation services for patients/residents to and from the Larned State Hospital and Larned State Correctional Facility for medical appointments, visits, court appearances, transfers, and discharges. The contract period is from December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2029. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 27, 2024, and the annual transportation costs associated with the contract will not exceed $104,000.00. Bidders must provide round trip mileage rates, wait time charges, additional passenger rates, stop charges, and a minimum charge per trip. Contractors must also provide proof of insurance, CPR/First Aid certification, and pass security clearance and background checks prior to transporting patients/residents/inmates.

The IFB is open to all qualified bidders, and the state has specified that the contract may be utilized by political subdivisions in Kansas, though the state has no responsibility for payments owed by those entities. The state reserves the right to confirm the tax status of all potential contractors and subcontractors prior to contract award. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided, and the IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.