Description
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking vendors to supply playground surface material for multiple state parks across Kansas. This is a non‑price‑guaranteed Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a contract period running from the award date through December 31 2028, with the option to renew for three additional 12‑month periods. The award will be a blanket purchase agreement; individual park locations will issue separate purchase orders as needed. Vendors must be pre‑registered with the State of Kansas, provide required certifications (e.g., IPEMA, ASTM test reports, tax clearance), and submit a cost sheet with uniform material pricing per cubic yard and variable freight charges. Fuel cost adjustments are allowed under specified conditions. The bid must be submitted electronically (or hand‑delivered) by 2:00 PM CST on November 25 2026.
• Item: Playground surface material (virgin hardwood, no chemical treatment)
• Quantity: 1 batch lot (pricing per cubic yard) with deliveries to 28 listed state parks
• Contract term: Award through 12/31/2028, optional three‑year extensions
• Delivery: FOB Destination, staggered deliveries within 5 business days of PO receipt, normal business hours
• Required certifications: IPEMA, ASTM F1292/F2075/F1951, SDS, tax clearance, immigration, sexual‑harassment, boycott‑of‑Israel, and telecom equipment compliance
• No monetary bid guarantee; mandatory bidder registration prior to bid closing
• Questions due by 11/05/2026; no pre‑bid conference scheduled.