Volume 43 - Issue 31 - August 1, 2024
(Published in the Kansas Register August 1, 2024.)
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency
Notice to Bidders
The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (FHATA) is soliciting firm fixed bid proposals from qualified vendors to acquire vehicle wrap and installation services for the FHATA fleet. The complete bid package and additional information can be obtained via our website at https://www.fhata.org/open-solicitations.
Bid Submission
Bids for the vehicle wrap and installation service will be received until 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) August 23, 2024, at the FHATA Facility, 5815 Marlatt Ave., Manhattan, Kansas. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked Bid #FY25-1001-WRAPS.
Bid Opening
Public bid opening will be hosted in person and via TEAMS (Online) at 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) August 23, 2024. The location and call information are provided in the bid documentation (Section C Bid Schedule).
Inquiries and Addendums
Questions, comments, or requests for clarifications are due by the end of day August 7, 2024, and should be provided via email to Melanie Tuttle at mtuttle@fhata.org. Responses will be provided through addendums.
This project will be funded in part by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and managed by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), or Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), or a combination thereof. The contract will be between the selected firms and FHATA and will contain required federal and state procurement terms and conditions, which will be applicable irrespective of funding source. The highest procurement standards, terms and conditions will apply.
In connection with carrying out this project, the bidder shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. The FHATA reserves the right to solicit or to waive a new solicitation, for new bids if sufficient effort, as determined by FHATA, has not been made to comply with the DBE goals and requirements. There is no specific project goal on this project.
FHATA reserves the right to accept or to reject any and/or all bids, to re-advertise for bids, to waive any informality in any proposal, and to determine the most responsive bid by its own criteria, as described within the specifications.
No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ, nor any officer, employee, agent, representative, relative, or consultant representing such a person (or entity) may contact through any means, or engage in any discussion concerning the evaluation and award of this contract with any member of the FHATA’s Board of Directors or any employee of FHATA during the period beginning on the date of proposal issue and ending on the date of the selection of the Contractor. Any such contact would be grounds for disqualification of the proposer. Contact with FHATA Procurement Department staff during such time period must be limited to technical questions, and discussions leading to Best and Final Offers (BAFOs).
All prospective bidders should notify Melanie Tuttle via email at mtuttle@fhata.org. of intent to bid. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the website for any addendums and signature sheets prior to submitting their bids at https://www.fhata.org/open-solicitations. FHATA will not be responsible for communicating with firms that do no not notify us of their interest in this solicitation.
Melanie Tuttle, CPA
Finance Director
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency
913-738-4262 (Direct)
785-537-6345 (Office)
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