Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010868

Kansas Seeks Vendor for Statewide Childcare Lead Testing & Reduction Program Services

Kansas is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver comprehensive Lead Testing & Reduction Program Services for childcare and school facilities statewide. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of Procurement and Contracts - Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts, State of Kansas - Products & Supplies Requested: - Lead sampling kits and testing supplies (including shipping and chain of custody documents) - Fixture remediation supplies such as drinking fountains, bottle filling stations, water pitchers, and filter kits - Services Requested: - Program management, including website and data platform development and maintenance - Communication, education, and training for participating facilities - Technical support, account management, and outreach - Lead water testing and mitigation support, all in accordance with EPA 3Ts (Training, Testing, and Taking Action) guidance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All activities must comply with EPA 3Ts guidance for reducing lead in drinking water - Vendor must provide comprehensive support from initial outreach through mitigation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions must include both products and services - Mandatory bidder registration with the State of Kansas and compliance with state certifications (e.g., tax clearance, anti-boycott, sexual harassment, immigration reform) - Quantities: - At least one unit of comprehensive program service; quantities for kits and supplies are not specified - Period of Performance: - Initial contract through December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals

Description

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking competitive bid proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive services in support of a voluntary Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program. The scope includes developing, hosting, and maintaining program-specific websites, delivering communication, training, testing, and mitigation support services, and conducting lead sampling. All activities must comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 3Ts guidance for reducing lead in drinking water in schools and childcare facilities. The contract period is from the date of award through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods.

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