Unimac Tumble Dryer & Hardmount Washer/Extractor

The State of Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial laundry equipment to be delivered to Norton Correctional Facility's East Unit in Norton, Kansas. The procurement seeks bids for two Unimac UT075VN0NBA6S0000 tumble dryers with 75-pound capacity featuring natural gas operation, touch controls with 48 programmable cycles, and moisture control capabilities, along with one Unimac UWT085V40VQ050EA00 hardmount washer/extractor with 85-pound capacity, 5-speed variable extract, and OPTispray capabilities. This is a one-time purchase contract with delivery scheduled for June 21, 2026, on an FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed basis to 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451 South, Topeka, Kansas 66612. All pricing must be inclusive of shipping, handling, delivery, installation, startup, and all required connections, with contractors responsible for supplying all fasteners, hardware, wiring, cabling, tools, and equipment necessary for proper installation per manufacturer specifications. The RFQ opened on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM CDT and closes on June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions due by end of business on June 2, 2026; bids will be publicly read via teleconference at 2:30 PM CST on the closing date. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid, and contractors must guarantee design, materials, and workmanship according to standard factory warranty with a minimum 365-day warranty requirement. Bids must be submitted in hard copy by mail or email to Procurement@ks.gov, with no faxed bids accepted.

Bidders must submit a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate with their bid response, and failure to provide this documentation will result in bid rejection. All interested bidders must request official invitation from the procurement officer at least 24 hours before the closing date. Mandatory certifications include bidder registration, immigration reform and control compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, telecommunications equipment certification, and a detailed cost sheet for each piece of equipment. Bidders may claim eligibility for the Disabled Veteran Owned Business preference or Certified Business Bidder Preference if applicable documentation is included. The State of Kansas is exempt from state sales or use taxes and federal excise taxes, which shall not be included in bid pricing. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no budget or award value range is specified in the available procurement materials. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses and to waive informalities or technicalities. Interested parties should contact Michelle R. Brown, the procurement officer, at (785) 296-2374 or michelle.r.brown@ks.gov for additional information regarding Event ID 17300-EVT0010832.