Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010883

Kansas Online Marketplace Platform for Statewide Cooperative Purchasing

The State of Kansas is seeking proposals for an Online Marketplace platform to support cooperative purchasing by state agencies and eligible public entities. - Government Buyer: - State of Kansas, Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts - Scope of Procurement: - Online Marketplace platform enabling purchase of a broad range of products and services - Platform must support 12 independent product categories, including: - Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies - Breakroom and Facilities Supplies - Office Supplies - Arts and Educational Supplies - Books and Media - Apparel and Uniforms - Automotive Supplies - Medical Supplies - Recreation Supplies - Food Service Equipment - IT Products - Office Furniture - Representative products include cleaning supplies, office consumables, IT hardware (laptops, monitors, printers), educational materials, medical and safety supplies, automotive parts, and furniture - Platform must allow category- and item-level restrictions, support for multiple product categories, and compliance with Kansas tax and bidder preference requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Online Marketplace Services (platform provision, implementation, and support) - Over 100 specific product line items, such as: - All-purpose cleaner concentrate (12 units) - Nitrile exam gloves (25 units, size Large; 35 units, size Medium) - Business laptops, 14 in. (3 units) - Monochrome multifunction laser printer (1 unit) - Ergonomic task chair (4 units) - Copy paper, 10-ream case (18 units) - Toner cartridges (10 compatible, 8 high-yield black) - Medical supplies (face masks, hand sanitizer, first aid kits) - School and art supplies (crayons, markers, glue sticks, notebooks) - Automotive supplies (motor oil, oil filters, batteries) - Food service disposables and equipment - Office and classroom furniture - Notable Requirements: - Category-specific bidding permitted - Product equivalency and availability required - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; OEM-equivalent products accepted for many items - No monetary bid guarantee required - No OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers able to meet the requirements.

Description

The State of Kansas Department of Administration is seeking proposals for an Online Marketplace solution to facilitate the purchase of products and services. The contract will serve as a cooperative purchasing vehicle available to State agencies and eligible participating public agencies, including local governments and educational institutions. The contract period is from the date of final signature through five years, with options to renew for two additional 24-month periods. No monetary bid guarantee is required for this solicitation.

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