Water Project Grant Technical Assistance Services

The Kansas Water Office is requesting proposals for remote and on-site technical assistance services to assess progress, compliance, and technical aspects of awarded Water Projects under the State Water Infrastructure Grant Program, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Bidders must demonstrate minimum five years of continuous active participation in the applicable industry providing comparable services. No set-aside or preference program is specified, though bidders claiming Certified Business, Disabled Veteran Owned Business, or State Use Purchases bidder preferences must include supporting documentation. All bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit it with their bid response.

The scope includes initial project orientation meetings, remote technical assistance grant reviews, on-site water project grant reviews at various project phases, data collection and analysis, and comprehensive reporting. A single deliverable is due April 30, 2027, to the Kansas Water Office at 900 SW Jackson, Suite 404, Topeka, Kansas 66614. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional twelve-month periods.

Evaluation criteria emphasize demonstrated experience conducting on-site technical reviews of water projects in Kansas; expertise in evaluating water infrastructure and regulatory compliance; qualifications of key personnel; clarity of methodology and data collection and reporting approaches; ability to identify technical risks; and reasonableness of the proposed budget relative to services offered. The cost proposal must outline expenses for technical reviews, including travel costs, which must be paid by the vendor and included within quoted costs.

Bidders must be registered with the State of Kansas before the closing date. Responses should be submitted via email to procurement@ks.gov or by courier. Written questions requesting clarification are due by close of business September 17, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to Lily Lundy at 785/296-0714 or lily.lundy@ks.gov. Payment terms are Net 30 days via electronic funds transfer or Procurement Card with no additional charges permitted for card usage.