KANSAS CITY AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (KCATA)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) #F26-5008-39C
SERVICE BAY 44 CONCRETE UPGRADE
August 28, 2026
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is a bi-state agency offering mass transit service within the greater
Kansas City metropolitan area. KCATA is requesting bids from qualified and experienced contractors to upgrade Service Bay
44 in Building 1, which will involve the removal of existing lift equipment in existing pits and filling the pits with crushed
rock and removal and replacement of the existing concrete floor around the existing pits. Work will generally involve site
preparation, demolition and removal of existing hydraulic and mechanical equipment, excavation, reinforced concrete floor
placement and clean up.
Pre-Bid Conference: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour is scheduled for 1:00 pm on September 15, 2026,
at KCATA’s Central Services Complex located at 1200 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Firms may participate via
Microsoft Teams. The link is included in the Bid Schedule (Section 1).
Diversity Goals/Project Participation.
This project is funded in part with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants. There is no Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) goal established for this project. CERTIFIED DIVERSE FIRMS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIDDING
PROCESS as prime contractors, joint ventures, or subcontractors. See Section 3.K for more information on KCATA’s policy
regarding KCATA’s Diversity Programs.
This is a Federally funded project. Davis-Bacon Wage Determination Order MO20260001 is attached for your reference and
use. Any laborer performing work on this job must be paid per this wage order.
Bond Requirements A bid guarantee in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany each Bid in accordance
with the Instructions to Bidders (Section 3). BID BOND SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SEALED BID PACKET. FAILURE TO SUBMIT
A BID FORM AT DEADLINE/DUE DATE FOR BID SHALL RENDER THE BIDDER NON-RESPONSIVE.
Liquidated Damages. For every calendar day beyond the established Final completion date published that the work is not
complete, liquidated damages of $250 for each of those days will be accessed .
Questions and Requests for Clarification. Questions (technical, contractual, or administrative) must be directed in writing
via email only to Jen Webb at jwebb@kcata.org. Questions and requests for clarifications will be received until 2:00 pm on
September 21, 2026. KCATA’s response to these submissions will be in the form of an Addendum.
Submittal Instructions:
Bid submittals must be received with all required documents/attachments as stated in the IFB no later than 2:00 p.m. on
October 1, 2026, and addressed to:
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority – Procurement Department
Attention: Jen Webb, Procurement Buyer
1350 East 17th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
816-346 0368
The outside of each package shall be clearly marked, “IFB #F26-5008-39C – Service Bay 44 Concrete Upgrade”. See
Section 3 for additional instructions.
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Bids may be hand delivered, sent via overnight carrier, or mailed via USPS. All hand deliveries must be made through
KCATA’s Shipping/Receiving Department. Please allow ample time to navigate through KCATA’s security entrance and
parking areas.
Bids received after the time specified shall not be considered for award. Bids received via electronic mail (e-mail) shall not
be considered. Bids not meeting specified delivery and method of submittal will not be opened nor considered responsive.
Submission of a bid shall constitute a firm offer to the KCATA for one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of closing.
This IFB does not commit the KCATA to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in preparation of a submittal. Bidders
shall read and understand the requirements of this Invitation for Bids covered in the sections listed under the Table of
Contents of this document.
The KCATA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received, to modify this request, or cancel in part or in its
entirety the IFB if it is the best interest of the KCATA.
All contractual agreements are subject to final approval by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s Board of
Commissioners. KCATA anticipates awarding a one-year contract with a project schedule as follows:
Substantial Completion: 30 Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Final Completion: 45 Days from NTP
Liquidated Damages: ($250/per calendar day) shall apply if either date is not met.
Restricted Communications. No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this IFB nor any officer, employee,
agent, representative, relative or Contractor representing such a person (or entity) may contact through any means, or
engage in any discussion concerning the award of this contract with any member of KCATA’s Board of Commissioners or
any employee of KCATA (excluding Procurement staff) during the period beginning on the date of bid issue and ending on
the date of the selection of a Contractor. Any such contact would be grounds for disqualification of the Bidder.
Kristen Emmendorfer
Procurement Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1. BID SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................. 7
SECTION 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................. 7
A. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 7
B. Term ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Estimated Quantities ................................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8
E. Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
F. Inspection and Acceptance ........................................................................................................................................ 8
G. Tax Exempt Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
H. Prevailing Wage/Davis Bacon Wage Rates................................................................................................................. 9
I. Licenses and Permits .................................................................................................................................................. 9
J. Vendor Qualifications................................................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3. BID INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 10
A. General Information................................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Bond Requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 10
C. Bid Submittal ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
D. Approved Equals ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
E. Required Documents................................................................................................................................................ 11
F. Bidder Status – Vendor Registration ........................................................................................................................ 13
G. Omissions and Form of Contract.............................................................................................................................. 14
H. Authorization to Bid ................................................................................................................................................. 14
I. Bidder’s Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................................... 14
J. Withdrawal of Bids ................................................................................................................................................... 14
K. Protests .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
L. Disclosure of Proprietary Information ..................................................................................................................... 15
M. Reservations ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
N. Diverse Business Enterprise Requirements.............................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4. BID EVALUATION, ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD..........................................................................................18
A. Bid Evaluation........................................................................................................................................................... 18
B. Bid Acceptance ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
C. Unbalanced Bid ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
D. Bid Award ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
E. Purchase Order and/or Contract ............................................................................................................................. 19
F. Licenses and Permits ................................................................................................................................................ 19
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Sample Agreement/Terms and Conditions............................................................................................ 20
Attachment B Checklist of Required Documents.......................................................................................................... 45
Attachment C Bid Response Form ................................................................................................................................ 46
Attachment D-1 Schedule of Participation of Prime Contractor and Subcontractors...................................................... 48
Attachment D-2 Letter of Intent to Subcontract (with Diverse Subcontractor)............................................................... 49
Attachment D-3 Contractor Utilization Plan/Request for Waiver.................................................................................... 50
Attachment E References ............................................................................................................................................. 52
Attachment F Affidavit of Civil Rights Compliance ....................................................................................................... 53
Attachment G-1 Guidelines for Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report ................................................................................. 56
Attachment G-2 KCATA Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report ............................................................................................. 57
Attachment H-1 Affidavit of Primary Participants Regarding Employee Eligibility Verification ....................................... 58
Attachment H-2 Affidavit of Lower-Tier Participants Regarding Employee Eligibility Verification .................................. 59
Attachment I Non-Collusion Affidavit .......................................................................................................................... 60
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