Kcata - Kansas City Area Transportation Authorit - Mo - Agency Bids & RFPs

The RFQ closing date for submissions is April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, RFQ closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 7, 20261:00 pm.

The bid notice states that selections will be made at the sole discretion of KCATA and its evaluation team of subject matter experts, and that KCATA will negotiate with well-qualified firms. The proposal evaluation criteria are detailed in Section 4. 3 of the RFQ.

Firms are required to submit qualifications for specific categories, and KCATA will select firms based on their demonstrated capabilities and alignment with the criterion listed in the RFQ. The bid notice states, espondents are instructed to present their best efforts in representing their rms skill sets and qualities as they align with the criterion listed in the rfq and match the categorical scopes of work needed.

A non-mandatory preproposal meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on March 24, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a. m. Central Time. The bid notice states, a nonmandatory preproposal prior to submission of qualifications meeting will be held virtually via microsoft teams onmarch 24, 2026, beginning at 11: 00 a. m. central time.

Written questions, requests for clarifications, and comments by respondents are due by March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT. The bid notice states, written questions, requests for clarifications, and comments by respondents due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . march 27, ****: 00 pm.

The bid notice states kcatas target completion date for all installations, configurations, and documentation is may 1, 2026.

The bid notice states provide hardware warranties min. 3 years.

The bid notice states proposals will be evaluated by an evaluation committee based on the following criteria which are listed in descending order of importance.

The bid notice states he kansas city area transportation authority kcata, ata, authority is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors toprovide a fleetwide, 5genabled mobile connectivity solution including cradlepoint **** routers and ancillary equipmentas detailed in section 2 of this solicitation.

The bid notice states firms may request a site visit of kcatas facility. site visits must be requested in advance andcompleted by march 5, 2026. for an appointment, contact denise adams, procurement manager, via email ***@***. *. * and by telephone at ****.

The bid notice states questions, comments and requests for clarificationsapproved equals due to kcata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . march 9, 2026 2: 00 p. m. central time.

The vehicle shall be delivered to the kansas city area transportation authority kcata, **** east 17th street, kansas city, missouri **** delivery documentation, including the bill of landing, certificate of origin, warranty documents, owners manuals, and any other required paperwork, shall accompany the vehicle at the time of delivery.

The contractor guarantees the work against defective materials or faulty workmanship for a minimum period of one 1 year after final payment by kcata and shall replace or repair any defective products, equipment or materials or faulty workmanship during the period of the guarantee at no cost to kcata. The contractor hereby guarantees the work against defective materials or faulty workmanship for a minimum period of one 1 year after final payment by kcata and shall replace or repair any defective products, equipment or materials or faulty workmanship during the period of the guarantee at no cost to kcata.

The procurement shall be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive bidder complying with all the conditions of the bids, specifications, and instruction. he procurement shall be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive bidder complying with all the conditions of the bids, specifications, and instruction.

The successful contractor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 1. license to do business in the state of kansas and in the state of missouri. 2. registered as a vendor with kcata. 3. fully insured and capable of providing valid certificate of insurance for term of contract in accordance with kcatas terms and conditions. he successful contractor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 1. license to do business in the state of kansas and in the state of missouri. 2. registered as a vendor with kcata. 3. fully insured and capable of providing valid certificate of insurance for term of contract in accordance with kcatas terms and conditions.

Questions and requests for clarifications will be received until 2: 00 p. m. cst on march 6, 2026. questions and requests for clarifications will be received until 2: 00 p. m. cst on march 6, 2026.

The bid notice states The work will supplement internal resources and support successful deployment and stabilization of the fare collection system across designated media types.

The bid notice states Payment by kcata shall be made within 30 days after receipt of a proper and timely invoice.

The bid notice states Award, if any, will be made on the basis of the lowest responsive bidder complying with all the conditions of the quotation, specifications, and instructions and is determined to be technically responsible to perform as required.

The bid notice states The successful contractor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 1. license to do business in the state of kansas and in the state of missouri. 2. registered as a vendor with kcata. 3. fully insured and capable of providing valid certificate of insurance for term of contract in accordance with kcatas terms and conditions.

The bid notice states postsubmittalpreaward protest is a protest against making an award and is received after receipt of bids but before award of a contract. postsubmittal protests must be received by the authority, in writing and addressed to kcatas director of procurement, no later than five 5 days after the bid closing date.