Communicate Government Bids & RFPs

The bid due date is April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT. The contract term is for six months commencing on the date the contractor receives a written notice of award.

The bid notice states that payments will be made to the contractor within thirty (30) days following acceptance of goods or services, or receipt of a properly prepared invoice by the city department identified in the invoice instructions set forth on the purchase order, whichever is later. All vendors must accept ACH payment.

The contractor warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specifications, drawings and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the samples furnished by contractor, if any. The contractor also warrants that the product sold to the city will conform to the standards promulgated by the US department of labor under the occupational safety and health act of ****.

This solicitation will be awarded by the purchasing strategic sourcing director to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

A contracted transport vendor must have the appropriate staffing, staff knowledge/experience, insurance, driving licenses, registered/inspected/appropriate transport vehicles, logistical knowledge, and all required federal and state licenses/permits necessary to conduct a particular transport. Vendors are required to submit a USDA class T or H registration.

The bid notice mentions that failure to furnish required documentation with the bid will result in the bid being deemed incomplete and non responsive, resulting in rejection. It also states that any person or entity that violates the Cone of Silence/anti-lobbying policy may be disqualified.

Protests must be made after the City Council agenda has been posted and by 5:00 PM the day before the City Council meeting in which the award will be made.

The RFP response deadline is May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, as stated in the bid notice.

The North Kansas City School District reserves the right to select the response that is deemed most advantageous to the district.

The bid notice requires vendors to complete an e-verify form and provide a work-based learning opportunities form. Additionally, vendors must agree and verify that their company is not suspended or debarred from holding business with any federal or state entity.

The RFP submission response deadline is May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

The North Kansas City School District reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive technical defects in responses, and select the response that is deemed most advantageous to the district.

The following information shall be included in the response for evaluation purposes: cover sheet, references, Everify form attached in ionwave, copy of contract you wish the district to approve, and additional information as provided by proposer, and work-based learning opportunities form attached in ionwave.