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Kansas Register Vol. 40, No. 5 February 4, 2021 Pages 135-170
136 Table of Contents
Kansas Register
In this issue … Page The Kansas Register (USPS 0662-
190) is an official publication of the
Rates state of Kansas, published by au-
Pooled Money Investment Board thority of K.S.A. 75-430. The Kansas
Register is published weekly and a
Notice of Investment Rates.....................................................................................................137 cumulative index is published an-
Secretary of State nually by the Kansas Secretary of
Code Mortgage Rate for February.........................................................................................137 State. One-year subscriptions are
$80 (Kansas residents must include
applicable state and local sales tax).
Notices Single copies, if available, may be
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund purchased for $2. Periodicals post-
Notice of Meeting.....................................................................................................................137 age paid at Topeka, Kansas.
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism POSTMASTER: Send change of ad-
Notice of Requested “On-Call” Geotechnical Engineering Services................................137 dress form to Kansas Register, Sec-
Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Conservation retary of State, 1st Floor, Memorial
Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS
Notice to Contractors for Whitewater River Watershed Joint District
66612-1594.
No. 22 Dam Improvement Project......................................................................................138
Wichita State University © Kansas Secretary of State 2020.
Notice of Intent to Lease Land and/or Building Space.......................................................138 Reproduction of the publication in
its entirety or for commercial pur-
Board of Regents Universities poses is prohibited without prior
Notice to Bidders......................................................................................................................139 permission. Official enactments of
Kansas Department of Administration – Office of Procurement and Contracts the Kansas Legislature and pro-
posed and adopted administrative
Notice to Bidders for State Purchases...................................................................................139
regulations of state agencies may
Kansas Department of Health and Environment be reproduced in any form without
Notices Concerning Proposed Air Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewals............140 permission.
Notice Concerning Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications..........................141
Hard copy subscription information
Notice Concerning the Kansas Environmental Use Controls Program...........................144
and current and back issues of the
Notice Concerning the Kansas Voluntary Cleanup and Property Kansas Register (PDF Format) can
Redevelopment Program.....................................................................................................144 be found at the following link: http://
Kansas Department of Transportation www.sos.ks.gov/publications/pubs_
kansas_register.asp.
Notices to Consulting Firms for Construction Inspection Projects.......................... 144-151
Notice to Consulting Firms for Rail Grade Crossing Action Plan....................................152
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
Request for Proposals for New Construction of Siding Track..........................................153
Register Office:
Bonds 1st Floor, Memorial Hall
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas 785-368-8095
Summary Notice of Bond Sale...............................................................................................155 kansasregister@ks.gov
Legislative Branch
Legislative Administrative Services
Legislative Bills and Resolutions Introduced January 21-27.............................................155
Regulations
Kansas Corporation Commission
Permanent Administrative Regulation.................................................................................160
Kansas State Board of Barbering
Permanent Administrative Regulation.................................................................................161
Kansas State Fire Marshal
Temporary Administrative Regulations...............................................................................161
Index to administrative regulations..............................................................................167 Published by
Scott Schwab
Secretary of State
1st Floor, Memorial Hall
120 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
785-296-4564
www.sos.ks.gov
Cover Artwork: Snow Storm, Manhattan, Riley County
Photo by Todd Caywood
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State of Kansas less. Multiple firms may be selected. The contract will be
Pooled Money Investment Board for three years. For more information, contact Brett Black-
burn at brett.blackburn@ks.gov, phone 785-296-8404.
Notice of Investment Rates Respondents should demonstrate their capacity for
success on projects involving geotechnical engineering
The following rates are published in accordance with for projects in Kansas and/or surrounding states. Ven-
K.S.A. 75-4210. These rates and their uses are defined in dors shall have a strong understanding, and success in
K.S.A. 12-1675(b)(c)(d) and K.S.A. 12-1675a(g). the application of the underlying principles of geotechni-
Effective 2-1-21 through 2-7-21 cal engineering using a combination of engineering best
Term Rate management practices and techniques with principal(s)
1-89 days 0.07% having ten or more verifiable years’ experience (15 or
3 months 0.03% more preferred).
6 months 0.06% Preferred qualifications/experience for licensed geo-
12 months 0.08% technical engineering consultant include but may not be
18 months 0.09% limited to:
2 years 0.11% • Geotechnical investigation planning, implementation,
Scott Miller and results analysis including ground improvement
Director of Investments techniques, slope stability, soil-structure interaction,
Doc. No. 048821 hydrogeology, liquefaction potential, subsurface in-
vestigation instrumentation and monitoring.
State of Kansas • Proficient knowledge of behavior and structural
interconnected properties of geologic materials (in-
Secretary of State cluding natural soil and rock, compacted soil fill,
Code Mortgage Rate for February crushed stone, concrete and manufactured stones,
and groundwater.
Pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 16a-1-301, Section • Subsurface investigations, design and analysis, and
11, the code mortgage rate during the period of February construction inspection services.
1-28, 2021, is 12 percent. The reference rate referred to in • Geologic resource evaluations, soils/geologic mate-
the definition of “code mortgage rate” set forth in K.S.A. rials properties, analysis, drilling, and coring.
16a-1-301(11)(b)(i) is discontinued, has become impracti- • Soil analysis and testing, including but not limit-
cal to use, and/or is otherwise not readily ascertainable ed to: Standard parameter determination, direct
from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. shear, consolidation/compaction, compressibility,
Scott Schwab hydrometer/sieve/specific gravity, In-Sutu test-
Secretary of State ing, swell/shrinkage potential, UU/CU/CD triaxial,
Doc. No. 048822 permeability, densities, proctors, plasticity indices,
soil-structure interaction, and soil-structure inter-
State of Kansas action with incoherent ground motion; machine in-
duced vibration and gradations.
Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund • Asphalt testing, including but not limited to; densities,
Notice of Meeting cutback sampling, cores, specific gravity, bulk density,
gradation, and extraction, mix design, and stability.
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund board • Concrete testing and masonry testing, including
will be conducting its quarterly board meeting from 9:00 but not limited to: Compressive strength, flexural
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 via Zoom. strength, freeze/thaw durability, air, slump, cylin-
Information about the meeting agenda can be found at ders, beams, yield, coring, cement content, mix de-
www.kschildrenscabinet.org. Any questions can be sent sign verification, batch plant inspection, and rebar
to dadegbore@ksde.org. inspection.
Melissa Rooker • Building/structure foundation evaluation.
Executive Director • Groundwater analysis relating to soil stability.
Doc. No. 048828 • AASHTO r-18 certified lab.
• Ability and willingness to build upon previously
State of Kansas developed assessments, adjust design concepts, and
work with stakeholders to meet project goals.
Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism • Experience providing effective presentation of proj-
Notice of Requested “On-Call” ect related information to the public or other stake-
Geotechnical Engineering Services holders, if needed.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Notice is hereby given of the commencement of the including landowners, state and local agencies/
selection process for “on-call” geotechnical engineering boards, and project administrators related to report-
consulting services for the Kansas Department of Wild- ing site specific project details before, during and
life, Parks and Tourism. Services are required for restrict- after construction.
ed (small) projects with a project budget of $1,000,000 or (continued)
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• Construction oversight of contractors implement- Bid Receipt and Opening
ing plans, design specifications, and meeting permit Sealed bids will be received by the USDA Service Cen-
conditions as related to geotechnical needs/inspec- ter at 2503 Enterprise, Suite B, El Dorado, Kansas until
tions for related projects. 4:30 p.m. (CST) February 23, 2021.
• A demonstrated ability to meet project goals within The bid opening will occur at 2:00 p.m. (CST) February
the projected timeline and budget. 25, 2021 at the USDA Service at 2503 Enterprise, Suite B,
• Ability to respond timely to solicitation from Agen- El Dorado, Kansas. At this time, the bid opening will not
cy and timely initiate consultation/design and proj- be open to the public for public health reasons. Atten-
ect needs. dance to the bid opening is planned to be available via
• Respondent must show proof of registration and or conference call or remote meeting format. More informa-
certification with the Kansas State Board of Techni- tion will be provided at the site showing.
cal Professions for applicable work classifications. A copy of the Invitation to Bid, plans, and specifica-
• Ten or more years of verifiable experience in licensed tions can be reviewed at the USDA Service Center at 2503
geotechnical engineering (15 or more preferred). Enterprise, Suite B, El Dorado, Kansas and obtained from
Proposals should include a PDF of the following: State- MKEC Engineering, Inc. via email at towens@mkec.com.
ment of professional qualifications (similar to State of There will be no charge to obtain plans and specifications
Kansas DCC Forms 050,052,054, and information regard- from MKEC Engineering, Inc. or the Whitewater River
ing similar work experience. Include firm name, address, Watershed Joint District No. 22. USDA Service Center
contact phone number, and email. telephone: 316-320-3554, MKEC Engineering, Inc., phone
To be considered, proposals should be via email along 316-684-9600
with a transmittal to brett.blackburn@ks.gov. It is the pro- Please contact Hakim Saadi, P.E., Watershed Programs
poser’s responsibility to ensure proposals are received by Manager at 785-291-3099 or hakim.saadi@ks.gov with
the closing date and time. Delays in email delivery or any questions pertaining to the project above.
other means of transmittal shall not excuse late proposal Andrew Lyon
submissions. Proposals received after the date and time Executive Director
noted below will not be considered. The PDF proposal Doc. No. 048830
submissions shall be delivered to the attention of brett.
blackburn@ks.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before State of Kansas
Friday, February 19, 2020.
The State of Kansas, as a matter of public policy, en- Wichita State University
courages anyone doing business with the State of Kan- Notice of Intent to Lease Land and/or Building Space
sas to take steps to discourage human trafficking. If pro-
spective bidders/vendors/contractors have any policies Beginning Publication Date: Vol. 41, No. 5, February 4, 2021
Ending Publication Date: Vol. 41, No. 17, April 29, 2021
or participate in any initiatives that discourage human
trafficking, the prospective bidder/vendor/contractor is Public notice is hereby given that Wichita State Univer-
encouraged to submit same as part of their bid response. sity (WSU) intends to lease available land and building
space located on WSU’s main campus, WSU’s Innova-
Brad Loveless
tion Campus and on property owned by WSU adjacent
Secretary
Doc. No. 048831
to the main campus along both Hillside and 17th streets.
The university will consider leasing such property and/
State of Kansas or space to those whose presence on campus would
advance the university’s applied learning vision or its
Department of Agriculture mission as an educational, cultural, and economic driv-
Division of Conservation er for Kansas and the greater public good, or otherwise
provide supporting services and amenities to the cam-
Notice to Contractors pus community. Such projects could include, but not be
Name and Location of project limited to: (1) development of a partnership building to
Dam Improvements for Whitewater River Watershed provide office and/or laboratory space to support edu-
Detention Dam No. SP-8 owned by Whitewater River cation and research, advance innovation, foster micro-
Watershed Joint District No. 22, located in the SE 1/4 of enterprises, and/or lease to industry partnerships in
Section 3, Township 24 South, Range 4 East, Butler Coun- any market that aligns with University programs; (2)
ty, Kansas. child care facilities; (3) adult living and retirement fa-
The work will consist of the replacement of all steel cilities; (4) restaurants; (5) retail, grocery, or pharmacy
structures of the principal spillway with concrete struc- establishments; (6) financial institutions; (7) event and/
tures and associated site protection and restoration work. or performance center; and (8) parking garage. Because
Replacement items include, spillway pipe, drawdown tenant development and/or use must be a good fit with
pipe inlet, riser structure, and anti-seep diaphragms. the university’s educational mission and available space,
A site showing is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. (CST) Feb- please be prepared to provide the following information:
ruary 16, 2021 (with an alternative weather date of 2:00 (1) name; (2) square footage of space needs and desired
p.m. (CST) February 18, 2021). A meeting place for travel lease term and location; (3) equipment, design, or oth-
to the site showing will be provided to contractors who er special needs; (4) description of anticipated use; and
request a bid packet. (5) the anticipated benefits to the university, its students,
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and the WSU community (e.g. applied learning, joint further notice. KU Purchasing Services, 1246 W. Cam-
research, faculty start-up, etc.). Additional information pus Road, Room 30, Lawrence, KS 66045. Additional
such as renderings, architectural and design plans, proj- contact info: phone: 785-864-5800, fax: 785-864-3454,
ect timeline, and subcontractor list is encouraged. The email: purchasing@ku.edu.
university will consider serious proposals and inquiries University of Kansas Medical Center – Bid post-
from any financially qualified individual, group, organi- ings: http://www.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/bid-
zation, or company. If interested, please contact Wichita opportunities.html. Additional contact info: phone: 913-
State University Property Manager Crystal Stegeman at 588-1117. Mailing address: University of Kansas Medi-
crystal.stegeman@wichita.edu. This publication is being cal Center, Purchasing Department, Mail Stop 2034,
published pursuant to K.S.A. 75-430a(d), to the extent 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160.
applicable.
Wichita State University – Bid postings: http://www.
Crystal Stegeman wichita.edu/purchasing. Additional contact info: phone:
University Property Manager 316-978-3080, fax: 316-978-3528, email: purchasing.office@
Office of the Vice President for wichita.edu. Mailing address: Wichita State University,
Administration and Finance Office of Purchasing, 1845 Fairmount Ave., Campus Box
Wichita State University 12, Wichita, KS 67260-0012.
Doc. No. 048823
Debbie Redeker
State of Kansas Chair of Regents Purchasing Group
Purchasing Director
Board of Regents Universities Emporia State University
Doc. No. 048393
Notice to Bidders
The universities of the Kansas Board of Regents encour- State of Kansas
age interested vendors to visit the various universities’ Department of Administration
purchasing offices’ websites for a listing of all transactions,
including construction projects, for which the universities’ Office Procurement and Contracts
purchasing offices, or one of the consortia commonly uti- Notice to Bidders
lized by the universities, are seeking information, com-
petitive bids, or proposals. The referenced construction Sealed bids for items listed will be received by the Di-
projects may include project delivery construction pro- rector of Procurement and Contracts until 2:00 p.m. on the
curement act projects pursuant to K.S.A. 76-7,125 et seq. date indicated. For more information, call 785-296-2376:
Emporia State University – Bid postings: https://www. 02/18/2021 EVT0007805 Attorney Resiliency Support
Facilitator Services
emporia.edu/about-emporia-state-university/business-
02/19/2021 EVT0007841 Fiber Cabling and Installation
office/purchasing/. Additional contact info: phone: 620- 02/24/2021 EVT0007836 Agricultural Services – Neosho
341-5134, fax: 620-341-6770, email: purchaseorders@ Wildlife Area
emporia.edu. Mailing address: Emporia State University 02/25/2021 EVT0007842 Janitorial Services – Hutchison
Purchasing, Campus Box 4021, 1 Kellogg Circle, Empo- 03/01/2021 EVT0007843 Fire Alarm Inspection
ria, KS 66801. 03/04/2021 EVT0007827 State Institutional Alternative
03/05/2021 EVT0007828 Outpatient Competency
Fort Hays State University – Electronic bid postings:
Evaluations and/or
http://www.fhsu.edu/purchasing/bids/. Additional con- Competency Restoration
tact info: phone: 785- 628-4251, fax: 785-628-4046, email: Services
purchasing@fhsu.edu. Mailing address: Fort Hays State 03/08/2021 EVT0007829 Inpatient Competency
University Purchasing Office, 601 Park St., Sheridan Hall Evaluations and/or
318, Hays, KS 67601. Competency Restoration
Services
Kansas State University – Bid postings: https://www. 03/09/2021 EVT0007831 EAP Services
k-state.edu/purchasing/rfq. Due to Covid-19, Kansas 03/10/2021 EVT0007832 Banking Services
State University will not be accepting paper bids until
further notice. Division of Financial Services/Purchasing, The above referenced bid documents can be down-
2323 Anderson Ave., Kansas State University, Manhat- loaded at the following website:
tan, KS 66506. Additional contact info: phone: 785-532- http://admin.ks.gov/offices/procurement-and-contracts/
6214, fax: 785-532-5577, email: kspurch@k-state.edu. bid-solicitations
Pittsburg State University – Bid postings: https://www. Additional files may be located at the following web-
pittstate.edu/office/purchasing/. Additional contact info: site (please monitor this website on a regular basis for
phone: 620-235-4169, email: bstefanoni@pittstate.edu. any changes/addenda):
Mailing address: Pittsburg State University, Purchasing http://admin.ks.gov/offices/procurement-and-contracts/
Office, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762. additional-files-for-bid-solicitations
University of Kansas – Electronic bid postings: http:// 02/25/2021 A-014025REV FHSU; Parking Lot Repairs
www.procurement.ku.edu/. Due to Covid-19, the Uni- 02/25/2021 A-014193 KDOL; 401 Re-Roof
versity of Kansas will not be accepting paper bids until (continued)
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03/04/2021 A-013555 Adjutant General’s Department; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a 45-
Nickell Hall Barracks Salina day review period, which will start concurrently with
Ercip Photovoltaic Solar Power the public comment period, within which to object to the
and Water Reduction proposed permit. If the EPA has not objected in writing
Information regarding prequalification, projects, and to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review
bid documents can be obtained at 785-296-8899 or http:// period, any person may petition the administrator of the
admin.ks.gov/offices/ofpm/dcc. EPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition pe-
Richard Beattie, Director riod will directly follow the EPA’s 45-day review period.
Office of Procurement and Contracts Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the
Doc. No. 048833
EPA’s 45-day review period has been waived.
Any such petition shall be based only on objections to
State of Kansas the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity
during the public comment period provided for in this
Department of Health and Environment notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was im-
practicable to raise such objections within such period,
Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air
or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such
Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal
period. Contact Keith Johnson, U.S. EPA, Region 7, Air
Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd.,
Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments Lenexa, KS 66219, 913-551-7960, to determine when the
regarding a proposed air quality operating permit. Tex- 45-day EPA review period ends and the 60-day petition
tron Aviation – West Campus has applied for a Class I period commences.
operating permit renewal in accordance with the provi- Lee A. Norman, M.D.
sions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I Secretary
permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated Doc. No. 048824
air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission lim-
itations, standards, and requirements applicable to each State of Kansas
source; and the monitoring, record keeping, and report-
ing requirements applicable to each source as of the ef- Department of Health and Environment
fective date of permit issuance.
Textron Aviation – West Campus, 1 Cessna Blvd., Wichi- Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air
ta, KS 67215, owns and operates an aircraft manufacturing Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal
facility located at 1 Cessna Blvd., Wichita, KS 67215. Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department
A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting com-
supporting documentation, and all information relied ments regarding a proposed air quality operating per-
upon during the permit application review process are mit. MGPI Processing, Inc. has applied for a Class I
available for public review during normal business hours operating permit renewal in accordance with the pro-
of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), visions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and I permit is to identify the sources and types of regulat-
at the South Central District Office, 300 W. Douglas, Suite ed air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission
700, Wichita, KS 67202. To obtain or review the proposed limitations, standards, and requirements applicable to
permit and supporting documentation, contact Allan each source; and the monitoring, record keeping, and
Ddamulira, 785-296-6024, at the central office of the KDHE reporting requirements applicable to each source as of
or David Butler, 316-337-6042, at the South Central District the effective date of permit issuance.
Office. The standard departmental cost will be assessed MGPI Processing, Inc., 1300 Main St., Atchison, KS
for any copies requested. The proposed permit, accom- 66002, owns and operates a distilled and blended liquors
panied with supporting information, is available, free of facility located at 1300 Main St., Atchison, KS 66002.
charge, at the KDHE BOA Public Notice website, http:// A copy of the proposed permit, permit application,
www.kdheks.gov/bar/publicnotice.html. all supporting documentation, and all information re-
Please direct written comments or questions regarding lied upon during the permit application review process
the proposed permit to Allan Ddamulira, KDHE, BOA, are available for public review during normal business
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366. In hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KDHE, Bureau
order to be considered in formulating a final permit de- of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS
cision, written comments must be received no later than 66612-1366 and at the Northeast District Office, 800 W.
12:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021. 24th St., Lawrence, KS 66046. To obtain or review the
A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact
proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall Allan Ddamulira, 785-296-6024, at the central office of the
be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The KDHE or Pat Simpson, 785-330-8611, at the Northeast
written request must be submitted to Allan Ddamulira, District Office. The standard departmental cost will be
KDHE BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS assessed for any copies requested. The proposed permit,
66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, accompanied with supporting information, is available,
2021 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environ- free of charge, at the KDHE BOA Public Notice website,
ment to consider the request. http://www.kdheks.gov/bar/publicnotice.html.
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Please direct written comments or questions regarding subject to certain conditions, revocation, and reissuance
the proposed permit to Allan Ddamulira, KDHE, BOA, of the designated permit or termination of the designat-
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366. In ed permit.
order to be considered in formulating a final permit de-
cision, written comments must be received no later than Public Notice No. KS-AG-21-039/051
12:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021.
A person may request a public hearing be held on the Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities
proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The of Applicant
written request must be submitted to Allan Ddamulira, J-Six Enterprises, LLC – NE/4 of Section 30 Big Blue River Basin
KDHE BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS J-Six Land Holding T04S, R05E
66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, Series - Carlson Site Washington County
Jennifer A. Gerety
2021 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environ- 604 Nemaha St.
ment to consider the request. PO Box 170
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a 45- Seneca, KS 66538
day review period, which will start concurrently with Kansas Permit No. A-BBWS-S063
the public comment period, within which to object to the This is a renewal permit for a swine facility with the maximum capacity
proposed permit. If the EPA has not objected in writing for 2,490 head (996 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55
to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review pounds. The facility consists of two enclosed swine buildings and a
period, any person may petition the administrator of the loadout facility. Manure and accumulated waste are collected and
EPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition pe- stored in two underground concrete pits. There has been no change
in animal units from the previous permit.
riod will directly follow the EPA’s 45-day review period.
Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of Applicant
EPA’s 45-day review period has been waived.
Any such petition shall be based only on objections to J-Six Enterprises, LLC – NE/4 of Section 17 Kansas-Republican
J-Six Land Holding T04S, R01E River Basin
the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity Series - Martin Site Washington County
during the public comment period provided for in this 604 Nemaha St.
notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was im- PO Box 170
practicable to raise such objections within such period, Seneca, KS 66538
or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such Kansas Permit No. A-LRWS-S040
period. Contact Keith Johnson, U.S. EPA, Region 7, Air This is a renewal permit for an existing facility for 2,490 (996 animal
Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd., units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds. Facility consists of
Lenexa, KS 66219, 913-551-7960, to determine when the two finish buildings approximately 41’ x 253’. There has been no
45-day EPA review period ends and the 60-day petition change in animal units from the previous permit.
period commences. Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of Applicant
Lee A. Norman, M.D.
Secretary Quivira Pork, LLC NW/4 of Section 26 Big Blue River Basin
1795 Quail Ave. T01S, R03E
Doc. No. 048825
Washington, KS 66968 Washington County
Kansas Permit No. A-BBWS-S044
State of Kansas
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with the maximum ca-
Department of Health and Environment pacity of 1,644 head (657.6 animal units) of swine weighing greater
than 55 pounds, and 2,240 head (224 animal units) of swine weighing
Notice Concerning Kansas/Federal Water 55 pounds or less; for a total of 881.6 animal units of swine. This fa-
Pollution Control Permits and Applications cility consists of four enclosed swine buildings and a partially open
mortality composting building. The waste management system in-
In accordance with Kansas Administrative Regula- cludes concrete collection pits, waste transfer pipelines, an earthen
tions 28-16-57 through 63, 28-18-1 through 17, 28-18a-1 waste storage pond, and a grass buffer area. The animal units have
through 33, 28-16-150 through 154, 28-46-7, and the au- not changed since the previous permit.
thority vested with the state by the administrator of the Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various draft of Applicant
water pollution control documents (permits, notices to JO Cattle Company, NE/4 of Section 11 Upper Arkansas
revoke and reissue, notices to terminate) have been pre- Inc. T24S, R34W River Basin
pared and/or permit applications have been received for Larry C. Jones Finney County
PO Box 7
discharges to waters of the United States and the state of Holcomb, KS 67851
Kansas for the class of discharges described below.
Kansas Permit No. A-UAFI-B007
The proposed actions concerning the draft documents
are based on staff review, applying the appropriate stan- This is a renewal permit for an existing facility for the maximum ca-
pacity of 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than
dards, regulations, and effluent limitations of the state 700 pounds. There has been no change in the permitted animal units.
of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The final action will result in a Federal National Pollut-
ant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or
a Kansas Water Pollution Control permit being issued, (continued)
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Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of Applicant of Applicant
Frank Farms, Inc. SE/4 of Section 12 Kansas River Basin Morgan Creek Farms, NE/4 of Section 25 Smoky Hill River
C. Steve Frank T08S, R08E LLC T15S, R03E Basin
12955 Turkey Pottawatomie Kevin Morgan Dickinson County
Hollow Rd. County 877 Quail Rd.
Westmoreland, KS Hope, KS 67451
66549
Kansas Permit No. A-SHDK-B021
Kansas Permit No. A-KSPT-S020 This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac-
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with 1,600 head (640 ity of 950 head (950 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds.
animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds each; 800 head There has been no change in the permitted animal units from the
(80 animal units) of swine weighing less than 55 pounds each; and previous permit.
224 head (224 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
each; for a total of 944 animal units. There has been no change to the of Applicant
animal units since the last permit.
Holopirek Cattle NE/4 of Section 36 Upper Arkansas
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water Company T18S, R18W River Basin
of Applicant Jay Holopirek Rush County
S & W Swine, LLC SE/4 of Section 16 Verdigris River Basin 1688 CR 280
Dale Springer T31S, R15E Timken, KS 67575
5816 CR 3300 Montgomery County Kansas Permit No. A-UARH-B018
Independence, KS
67301 This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac-
ity of 999 head (499.5 animal units) of cattle weighing less than 700
Kansas Permit No. A-VEMG-S041 pounds. Waste accumulations are diverted through a sedimentation
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility for 1,760 head (704 an- channel to a single cell earthen retention structure. There has been no
imal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds and 2,050 head change in animal units from the previous permit.
(205 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less for a total Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
permitted maximum capacity of 3,810 head (909 animal units). There of Applicant
has been no change in the animal units from the previous permit.
Ronald Holling NE/4 of Section 9 Solomon River Basin
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water 2105 W. 70th Dr. T07S, R14W
of Applicant Alton, KS 67623 Osborne County
Quinkan Land & E/2 of Section 36 Smoky Hill River Kansas Permit No. A-SOOB-S004
Cattle, LLC T11S, R27W Basin
Troy Ikenberry Gove County The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing
714 Castle Rock St. facility for 80 head (32 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55
Quinter, KS 67752 pounds and 30 head (3 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds
or less; for a total maximum capacity of 35 animal units. There will
Kansas Permit No. A-SHGO-B021 be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units
from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Man-
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac- agement Plan on file with KDHE.
ity of 300 head (300 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds and
680 head (340 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less, for a total of Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
640 animal units. There has been no change in animal units from the of Applicant
previous permit.
Goering Land & Cattle NW/4 of Section 7 Little Arkansas
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water Greg Goering T20S, R02W River Basin
of Applicant 1066 18th Ave. McPherson County
McPherson, KS 67460
Keeott Farms, Inc. SE/4 of Section 29 Lower Republican
970 18th Rd. and NE/4 of River Basin Kansas Permit No. A-LAMP-B003
Clay Center, KS 67432 Section 32 The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing
T07S, R02E facility for 150 head (150 animal units) of cattle weighing more than
Clay County 700 pounds, 300 head (150 animal units) of cattle weighing less than
Kansas Permit No. A-LRCY-B009 700 pounds, and one horse (2 animal units); for a total maximum
capacity of 302 animal units. There will be no change in the operation
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac- or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This
ity of 650 head (650 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds. facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
There has been no change in the permitted animal units.
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water Public Notice No. KS-Q-21-004/006
of Applicant
Foote Cattle Company N/2 of Section 23 Marais des Cygnes
The requirements of the draft permit public noticed
Robert Foote T15S, R24E River Basin below are pursuant to the Kansas Surface Water Quali-
PO Box 11 Miami County ty Standards, K.A.R. 28-16-28(b-g), and Federal Surface
Bucyrus, KS 66013 Water Criteria.
Kansas Permit No. A-MCMI-B004 Name and Address Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac- of Applicant
ity of 900 head (450 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less, and 10 Alsop Sand Republican River Process Wastewater
head (20 animal units) of horses, for a total of 910 head (470 animal Company, Inc.
units) of cattle and horses. There has been no change in the permitted 105 Industrial Rd.
animal units from the previous permit cycle. Concordia, KS 66901
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Kansas Permit No. I-LR22-PO02 Public Notice No. KS-EG-21-001
Federal Permit No. KS0101915
In accordance with K.A.R. 28-46-7 and the authority
Legal Description: SE¼ of the NW¼ of S5, T4S, R4W, Republic vested with the state by the administrator of the U.S. En-
County, Kansas
vironmental Protection Agency, draft permits have been
Facility Name: Nordman Limestone Company
prepared for the use of the well(s) described below with-
The proposed action is to issue a new State/NPDES permit for a new
facility. This facility is a limestone quarrying and crushing operation
in the State of Kansas.
with no rock washing. Outfall 001A1 consists of pit water and storm- Name and Address of Applicant
water runoff only. This site has been in place for many years but has Compass Minerals America, Inc.
never been permitted. Therefore, an anti-degradation study is not 9900 W. 109th St.
being required. The proposed permit contains generic language to Overland Park, KS 66210
protect the waters of the state.
Permit No. KS-03-159-CJG
Name and Address Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
of Applicant Legal Description: J-123: NW, SE, NE, S15, T20S,
R8W, Rice County, Kansas
Bonner Springs, City of Kansas River Process Wastewater
PO Box 38 J-124: NE, SE, NE, S15, T20S,
Bonner Springs, KS R8W, Rice County, Kansas
66012
J-125: SW, NE, NE, S15, T20S,
Kansas Permit No. I-KS06-PO07 R8W, Rice County, Kansas
Federal Permit No. KS0099791
J-126: SW, NE, NE, S15, T20S,
Legal Description: SW¼, SW¼, S28, T11S, R23E, Wyandotte
R8W, Rice County, Kansas
County, Kansas
Facility Name: City of Bonner Springs Water Treatment Plant J-127: NW, NE, NE, S15, T20S,
R8W, Rice County, Kansas
Facility Location: 12401 Kaw Dr., Bonner Springs, KS 66012
J-128: NW, NE, NE, S15, T20S,
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an
R8W, Rice County, Kansas
existing facility. This is a 1.44 MGD public water treatment plant that
treats and removes iron and manganese from well water, using oxi- Well Number Location
dants and high-pressure filtration. Chemicals used in the treatment
process include chlorine, sodium fluoride, potassium permanganate, J-123 Latitude: 38.31335”
polymers, phosphates, ammonium sulfate and zinc orthophosphate Longitude: -98.18775”
for corrosion control. Sodium Bisulfate is added to the settling tank J-124 Latitude: 38.31417”
to reduce the chlorine residual. The proposed permit contains limits Longitude: -98.18777”
for total residual chlorine, total suspended solids, and pH.
J-125 Latitude: 38.31508”
Name and Address Receiving Stream Type of Discharge Longitude: -98.18778”
of Applicant
Liberal, City of Cimarron River via Treated Domestic J-126 Latitude: 38.31599”
324 N. Kansas Unnamed Wastewater Longitude: -98.18779”
Liberal, KS 67905-2199 Tributary via J-127 Latitude: 38.31689”
Constructed Longitude: -98.18780”
Wetland Area
J-128 Latitude: 38.31780”
Kansas Permit No. M-CI10-OO02 Longitude: -98.18781”
Federal Permit No. KS0080870
Facility Description: The proposed action is to reissue six existing Class
Legal Description: SW¼, SW¼, SW¼, S27, T34S, R33W, Seward
III Injection Well permits for the wells listed above. Injection of fresh
County, Kansas (Mech. Plant)
water and unsaturated brine is to be made into the Hutchinson Salt
SE¼, S3, T34S, R32W, Seward County, Kansas member of the Wellington formation. Mining shall not extend into
(Arkalon Wetlands Area) the upper 50 feet of the salt deposit. The maximum operational injec-
Facility Location: 1701 Country Estates Rd. (existing facility) tion pressure is not to exceed 250 pounds per square inch at the well-
head. The Wellington formation consists of inter-bedded salt and
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an
shale deposits with minor amounts of gypsum. The upper portion of
existing facility. The existing facility is a mechanical plant consisting
the formation is primarily clayey shale with small amounts of gyp-
of an activated sludge process with chlorine disinfection of the efflu-
sum present. The lower portion, which is known as the Hutchinson
ent, anaerobic sludge digestion and a peak wet weather holding basin.
Salt member, is mainly salt with inter-bedded shale deposits. The
This re-issued permit includes interim effluent limitations to apply to
salt deposits are first encountered about 695 feet below ground sur-
the present wastewater treatment facilities, a schedule of compliance
face and extend to a depth of about 995 feet. All construction, moni-
requiring construction of a new and improved wastewater treatment
toring, and operation of these wells shall meet the requirements that
facility, and final effluent limitations for the new plant which is de-
apply to Class III Injection wells under the Kansas UIC Regulations,
signed for nutrient removal. The proposed facility will be constructed
K.A.R. 28-46-1 through 28-46-45 and other requirements of KDHE.
on the site immediately south of the existing wastewater treatment
plant. It will be designed for biological nutrient removal and also in-
clude chemical precipitation of phosphorus. Effluent discharged from
the proposed facility will flow through either a gravity effluent sewer
Persons wishing to comment on the draft documents
line or force main approximately nine miles long to discharge to a con- and/or permit applications must submit their comments
structed polishing pond at the Arkalon Wetlands are and ultimately in writing to the Kansas Department of Health and En-
be discharged to an unnamed tributary of the Cimarron River. The vironment if they wish to have the comments considered
Arkalon Ethanol plant will have access to effluent from the two waste- in the decision-making process. Comments should be
water treatment plant effluent lines for agricultural irrigation use. The
proposed permit contains limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total submitted to the attention of the Livestock Waste Man-
suspended solids, pH, ammonia, whole effluent toxicity, priority pol- agement Section for agricultural related draft documents
lutants, and E. coli, as well as monitoring for total phosphorus, nitrate or applications, or to the Technical Services Section for all
+ nitrite, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, total nitrogen, total residual chlorine, other permits, at the Kansas Department of Health and
chloride, flow, and selenium. (continued)
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Environment, Division of Environment, Bureau of Water, (27%), industry (23%), commercial (17%), and oil and gas
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612-1367. (23%). A total of 5 cleanups were completed in 2020 with
All comments regarding the draft documents or appli- a cumulative total of 143 cleanups. A total of 6 sites were
cation notices received on or before March 6, 2021, will be issued No Further Action (NFA) Determination Letters
considered in the formulation of the final determinations in 2020. A cumulative total of 383 sites have been issued
regarding this public notice. Please refer to the appropri- NFA letters.
ate Kansas document number (KS-AG-21-039/051, KS- Lee A. Norman, MD
Q-21-004/006, KS-EG-21-001) and name of the applicant/ Secretary
permittee when preparing comments. Doc. No. 048827
After review of any comments received during the
public notice period, the Secretary of Health and Envi- State of Kansas
ronment will issue a determination regarding final agen-
cy action on each draft document/application. If response Department of Transportation
to any draft document/application indicates significant
Notice to Consulting Firms
public interest, a public hearing may be held in confor-
mance with K.A.R. 28-16-61 (28-46-21 for UIC). Background and Purpose of Project
All draft documents/applications and the support- The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
ing information including any comments received are seeking a consultant to provide construction inspection
on file and may be inspected at the offices of the Kan- services for project 70-105 KA 6072-01. The project is mill
sas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of and overlay on I-70 in Wyandotte County. I-70 in Wy-
Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, Kansas. andotte County beginning at I-435 to 110th Street, east-
These documents are available upon request at the copy- bound will receive a 2” mill and overlay and the west-
ing cost assessed by KDHE. Application information and bound will receive a 3” overlay.
components of plans and specifications for all new and Schedule/Deadlines
expanding swine facilities are available at http://www. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due on or before 12:00
kdheks.gov/feedlots. Division of Environment offices are p.m. (CST) February 12, 2021, to be delivered via email
open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking
day, excluding holidays. of submissions will occur on or about February 24, 2021,
Lee A. Norman, M.D. after which time all firms that submitted will be notified
Secretary of the ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked
Doc. No. 048832 firm to commence on or about March 9, 2021. An agree-
ment should be in place on or about April 1, 2021. Project
State of Kansas will be built in 2021. The contractor is expected to start
the between mid to late June after the contract is signed
Department of Health and Environment and July 19, 2021, this date could move based on contrac-
Notice Concerning the Kansas tor’s schedule.
Environmental Use Controls Program Scope of Services to be Performed
In accordance with K.S.A. 65-1,233, the Kansas Depart- The project manager/inspectors must be capable in-
ment of Health and Environment (KDHE) reports the specting the whole project, which includes HMA road-
following summary on behalf of the Environmental Use way, HMA plant, pavement marking, traffic control,
Controls Program for calendar year 2020. During this CMS or AASHTOWare data entry, all project records,
annual reporting period, KDHE approved ten environ- all project paperwork, and final paperwork, etc. Project
mental use control agreements pursuant to this act. The records and paperwork including but not limited to: di-
cumulative total for the program is 281 approved envi- ary, pay quantities, certifications, sample identifications,
ronmental use control agreements. change orders, pay estimates, monitoring subcontrac-
tor payments, and monitoring contractor’s payrolls, etc.
Lee A. Norman, MD Records and paperwork must be submitted accurately
Secretary and timely. Anticipated staffing needs: provide project
Doc. No. 048826 management and all inspectors as needed to ensure in-
spection and material testing for this project are done
State of Kansas correctly. The number of required inspectors will fluctu-
Department of Health and Environment ate throughout the project depending on the contractor’s
schedule and how they pursue the work, this project will
Notice Concerning the Kansas Voluntary be night work. Submit the name and information of the
Cleanup and Property Redevelopment Program project manager and HMA plant inspector. Construction
In accordance with K.S.A. 65-34,173, KDHE reports the is anticipated to be completed in 40-working days and
following summary on behalf of the Voluntary Cleanup cleanup days. Provide all the equipment necessary to in-
and Property Redevelopment Program for year 2020. spect and test materials.
During this annual reporting period, KDHE received Instructions for Proposal
11 applications with a cumulative total of 772 applica- No costs shall be contained in the RFP. The RFP must
tions. The categories of applicants include agriculture not exceed four (4) pages total (including any cover let-
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ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics. compensation, and Special Attachments for the Kansas
RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal “Tax Clearance Certificate,” the “Certificate of Final In-
and a completed and signed Special Attachment No. 7 direct Costs,” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Harass-
(“Certificate of Final Indirect Costs”), a completed and ment” will become attachments to the contract.
signed Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certif- Questions about this request for proposals shall be sent
icate”), and a signed Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy via email to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov.
Regarding Sexual Harassment”). Completed Special At- David Lutgen, P.E.
tachments do not count against the four-page technical Division of Engineering and Design
proposal submission. All these forms are attached to the Doc. No. 048814
original email announcement.
RFPs shall indicate the consultant’s ability to meet the State of Kansas
project inspection needs described above. RFPs shall de-
scribe any processes or procedures, including best practic- Department of Transportation
es, that will be used to perform tasks and to produce the
desired results described above under “Scope of Services Notice to Consulting Firms
to be Performed.” The RFP shall also include items such as: Background and Purpose of Project
• Project manager The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
• History of providing inspection services on similar seeking a consultant to provide construction inspection
projects services for project 15-21 KA 5851-01. The project is mill
• Availability of staff and overlay on K-15 in Dickinson County. Beginning
• Familiarity with KDOT standards and specifications at the Marion/Dickinson County line then north to the
• Any subconsultant and their role in performing the south Abilene city limits.
services on the project Schedule/Deadlines
• Names, certifications, and experience of all inspec- Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due on or before 12:00
tors that will be assigned to the project p.m. (CST) February 12, 2021, to be delivered via email
• Anticipated time to close out project paperwork to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking
Evaluation Factors of submissions will occur on or about February 24, 2021,
RFPs will be evaluated based on the factors listed be- after which time all firms that submitted will be notified
low, evenly weighted, to rank the most qualified firm in of the ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked
order of preference as first, second, third, etc. Evaluation firm to commence on or about March 9, 2021. An agree-
factors include: ment should be in place on or about April 1, 2021. Project
will be built in 2021. The contractor is expected to start
1. How the consultant plans to meet the fluctuating the project around May through August 2021, this date
inspection needs of the project; could move based on contractor’s schedule.
2. Employee names (project manager and HMA plant
inspector), certifications, and qualifications pro- Scope of Services to be Performed
posed for services; The project manager/inspectors must be capable in-
3. Past performance history on similar projects (list specting the whole project, which includes HMA road-
project numbers) for KDOT; way, HMA plant, pavement marking, traffic control,
4. Anticipated time to close out project paperwork; CMS or AASHTOWare data entry, all project records,
5. Proximity of inspectors to project; all project paperwork, and final paperwork, etc. Project
6. Types of direct expenses anticipated (lodging, mile- records and paperwork including but not limited to: di-
age, etc.). ary, pay quantities, certifications, sample identifications,
change orders, pay estimates, monitoring subcontrac-
The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into tor payments, and monitoring contractor’s payrolls, etc.
negotiations with KDOT for an agreement. In the event Records and paperwork must be submitted accurately
KDOT cannot reach agreement with the highest ranked and timely. Anticipated staffing needs: provide project
firm, it will terminate negotiations with such firm and management and all inspectors as needed to ensure in-
commence negotiations with the next highest ranked spection and material testing for this project are done
firm, and so on, until either agreement is reached for a
correctly. The number of required inspectors will fluctu-
satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable
ate throughout the project depending on the contractor’s
price, or KDOT decides to pursue other alternatives.
schedule and how they pursue the work. Submit the
Exhibits to this Technical Proposal Request name and information of the project manager and HMA
• Special Attachment No. 7 (“Certificate of Final Indi- plant inspector. Construction is anticipated to be com-
rect Costs”) pleted in 45-working days and cleanup days. Provide all
• Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certifi- the equipment necessary to inspect and test materials.
cate”)
Instructions for Proposal
• Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy Regarding Sex-
No costs shall be contained in the RFP. The RFP must
ual Harassment”)
not exceed four (4) pages total (including any cover let-
Contract Terms and Conditions ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics.
A standard KDOT project inspection agreement will be RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal
used for this project. Current rate factors will be used for (continued)
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and a completed and signed Special Attachment No. 7 compensation, and Special Attachments for the Kansas
(“Certificate of Final Indirect Costs”), a completed and “Tax Clearance Certificate,” the “Certificate of Final In-
signed Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certif- direct Costs,” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Harass-
icate”), and a signed Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy ment” will become attachments to the contract.
Regarding Sexual Harassment”). Completed Special At- Questions about this request for proposals shall be sent
tachments do not count against the four-page technical via email to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov.
proposal submission. All these forms are attached to the David Lutgen, P.E.
original email announcement. Division of Engineering and Design
RFPs shall indicate the consultant’s ability to meet the Doc. No. 048815
project inspection needs described above. RFPs shall de-
scribe any processes or procedures, including best prac- State of Kansas
tices, that will be used to perform tasks and to produce
the desired results described above under “Scope of Ser- Department of Transportation
vices to be Performed.” The RFP shall also include items
Notice to Consulting Firms
such as:
• Project manager Background and Purpose of Project
• History of providing inspection services on similar The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
projects seeking a consultant to provide construction inspection
• Availability of staff services for project 56-73 KA 3265-02. The project is US-
• Familiarity with KDOT standards and specifica- 56 pavement replacement and Bridge #001 (Big Coon
tions Creek) replacement. The project begins at Bridge #001
• Any subconsultant and their role in performing the then northeast to the west city limits of Garfield in Paw-
services on the project nee County.
• Names, certifications, and experience of all inspec- Schedule/Deadlines
tors that will be assigned to the project Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due on or before 12:00
• Anticipated time to close out project paperwork p.m. (CST) February 12, 2021, to be delivered via email to
Evaluation Factors kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking of
RFPs will be evaluated based on the factors listed be- submissions will occur on or about February 24, 2021, after
low, evenly weighted, to rank the most qualified firm in which time all firms that submitted will be notified of the
order of preference as first, second, third, etc. Evaluation ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked firm
factors include: to commence on or about March 9, 2021. An agreement
should be in place on or about April 1, 2021. The contrac-
1. How the consultant plans to meet the fluctuating tor is expected to start the project around early May 2021.
inspection needs of the project;
2. Employee names (project manager and HMA plant Scope of Services to be Performed
inspector), certifications, and qualifications pro- The project manager/inspectors must be capable in-
posed for services; specting the whole project, which includes grading, sub-
3. Past performance history on similar projects (list grade/base, concrete, HMA CG, bridge(s), traffic control,
project numbers) for KDOT; seeding, erosion control, CMS or AASHTOWare data en-
4. Anticipated time to close out project paperwork; try, all project records, all project paperwork, and final
5. Proximity of inspectors to project; paperwork, etc. Project records and paperwork includ-
6. Types of direct expenses anticipated (lodging, mile- ing but not limited to: diary, pay quantities, certifications,
age, etc.). sample identifications, change orders, pay estimates,
monitoring subcontractor payments, and monitoring
The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into contractor’s payrolls, etc. Records and paperwork must
negotiations with KDOT for an agreement. In the event be submitted accurately and timely. Anticipated staffing
KDOT cannot reach agreement with the highest ranked needs: provide project management and all inspectors
firm, it will terminate negotiations with such firm and as needed to ensure inspection and material testing for
commence negotiations with the next highest ranked this project are done correctly. The number of required
firm, and so on, until either agreement is reached for a inspectors will fluctuate throughout the project depend-
satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable ing on the contractor’s schedule and how they pursue the
price, or KDOT decides to pursue other alternatives. work. Submit the name and information of the project
Exhibits to this Technical Proposal Request manager and primary inspector. Work may be suspend-
• Special Attachment No. 7 (“Certificate of Final Indi- ed for the winter and resume in spring. Construction is
rect Costs”) anticipated to be completed by 220-working days and
• Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certifi- then cleanup days. Provide all the equipment necessary
cate”) to inspect and test materials.
• Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy Regarding Sex- Instructions for Proposal
ual Harassment”) No costs shall be contained in the RFP. The RFP must
Contract Terms and Conditions not exceed four (4) pages total (including any cover let-
A standard KDOT project inspection agreement will be ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics.
used for this project. Current rate factors will be used for RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal
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