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Kansas Register Vol. 40, No. 6 February 11, 2021 Pages 171-204
172 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.....................................................................................................173 cumulative index is published an-
nually by the Kansas Secretary of
Notices State. One-year subscriptions are
$80 (Kansas residents must include
Kansas Department of Administration – Office of Accounts and Reports
applicable state and local sales tax).
Notice of Petroleum Storage Tank Release Trust Fund Unobligated Balances...............173 Single copies, if available, may be
City of Overland Park, Kansas purchased for $2. Periodicals post-
Notice of Public Information Meeting..................................................................................173 age paid at Topeka, Kansas.
Board of Regents Universities POSTMASTER: Send change of ad-
Notice to Bidders......................................................................................................................173 dress form to Kansas Register, Sec-
Kansas Department of Administration – Office of Procurement and Contracts retary of State, 1st Floor, Memorial
Hall, 120 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS
Notice to Bidders for State Purchases...................................................................................174
66612-1594.
Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles
Notice of Intent to Establish a New Line-Make for an Existing New © Kansas Secretary of State 2020.
Motor Vehicle Dealer............................................................................................................174 Reproduction of the publication in
its entirety or for commercial pur-
Wichita State University poses is prohibited without prior
Notice of Intent to Lease Land and/or Building Space.......................................................174 permission. Official enactments of
Kansas Department of Health and Environment the Kansas Legislature and pro-
posed and adopted administrative
Notice of Proposed Permit Renewal Action (Corrected)....................................................175
regulations of state agencies may
Notice Concerning Proposed Air Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal...............176 be reproduced in any form without
Notice Concerning Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications..........................176 permission.
Kansas Department of Transportation
Hard copy subscription information
Notices to Consulting Firms for Construction Inspection Projects.......................... 179-181
and current and back issues of the
Notice to Consulting Firms for Rail Grade Crossing Action Plan....................................182 Kansas Register (PDF Format) can
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad be found at the following link: http://
Request for Proposals for New Construction of Siding Track..........................................183 www.sos.ks.gov/publications/pubs_
kansas_register.asp.
Bonds
City of St. John, Kansas
Notice of Intent to Seek Private Placement General Obligation Bonds...........................184
City of Wellington, Kansas Register Office:
Notice of Intent to Seek Private Placement General Obligation Bonds...........................185 1st Floor, Memorial Hall
785-368-8095
Legislative Branch kansasregister@ks.gov
Legislative Administrative Services
Legislative Bills and Resolutions Introduced January 28-February 3..............................185
Regulations
Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulation.............................................190
Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
Notice of Hearing on Proposed Administrative Regulation.............................................190
Kansas Insurance Department
Permanent Administrative Regulations...............................................................................191
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Permanent Administrative Regulation.................................................................................191
Kansas Lottery
Temporary Administrative Regulations...............................................................................192 Published by
Scott Schwab
Index to administrative regulations..............................................................................200 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 • You may also be asked to enter your name and your
Pooled Money Investment Board email address.
To listen to the meeting by phone follow the directions
Notice of Investment Rates on the above webpage.
The following rates are published in accordance with Please contact Tony Rome, Senior Civil Engineer, at the
K.S.A. 75-4210. These rates and their uses are defined in City of Overland Park at 913-895-6001, if you have any
K.S.A. 12-1675(b)(c)(d) and K.S.A. 12-1675a(g). questions about the meeting.
If you need special accommodations for the meeting,
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Term Rate Please give 48-hours’ notice.
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3 months 0.01% Reyes al 913-895-6047.
6 months 0.04%
12 months 0.07% Jennifer Gilbert, Contract Specialist
18 months 0.08% Public Works Department
2 years 0.10% City of Overland Park
Doc. No. 048850
Scott Miller
Director of Investments State of Kansas
Doc. No. 048843
Board of Regents Universities
State of Kansas
Notice to Bidders
Department of Administration
The universities of the Kansas Board of Regents en-
Office of Accounts and Reports courage interested vendors to visit the various universi-
ties’ purchasing offices’ websites for a listing of all trans-
actions, including construction projects, for which the
Public Notice
universities’ purchasing offices, or one of the consortia
commonly utilized by the universities, are seeking infor-
Under requirements of K.S.A. 65-34,117(c), as amend- mation, competitive bids, or proposals. The referenced
ed, records of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer construction projects may include project delivery con-
show the unobligated balances are $5,599,767.32 in the struction procurement act projects pursuant to K.S.A. 76-
Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Release Trust 7,125 et seq.
Fund and $2,326,416.34 in the Aboveground Petroleum
Emporia State University – Bid postings: https://www.
Storage Tank Release Trust Fund at January 31, 2021.
emporia.edu/about-emporia-state-university/business-
Annette Witt, Manager office/purchasing/. Additional contact info: phone: 620-
Office of Accounts and Reports 341-5134, fax: 620-341-6770, email: purchaseorders@
Doc. No. 048844 emporia.edu. Mailing address: Emporia State University
Purchasing, Campus Box 4021, 1 Kellogg Circle, Empo-
(Published in the Kansas Register February 11, 2021.) ria, KS 66801.
City of Overland Park, Kansas Fort Hays State University – Electronic bid postings:
http://www.fhsu.edu/purchasing/bids/. Additional con-
Notice of Public Information Meeting tact info: phone: 785- 628-4251, fax: 785-628-4046, email:
The City of Overland Park will be conducting a Zoom purchasing@fhsu.edu. Mailing address: Fort Hays State
public meeting regarding the Switzer Road, 159th Street University Purchasing Office, 601 Park St., Sheridan Hall
to 167th Street project at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 318, Hays, KS 67601.
18, 2021. The main focus of the meeting will be to address Kansas State University – Bid postings: https://www.
questions or concerns from the property owners located k-state.edu/purchasing/rfq. Due to Covid-19, Kansas
adjacent to the proposed improvements. State University will not be accepting paper bids until
The Zoom public meeting information can be found further notice. Division of Financial Services/Purchasing,
on the Construction Projects webpage at https://www. 2323 Anderson Ave., Kansas State University, Manhat-
opkansas.org/city-services/traffic-roads-transportation/ tan, KS 66506. Additional contact info: phone: 785-532-
traffic-roads/street-construction-projects/. 6214, fax: 785-532-5577, email: kspurch@k-state.edu.
Instructions for Using the Online Virtual Meeting Tool Pittsburg State University – Bid postings: https://www.
To view and listen to the electronic meeting online us- pittstate.edu/office/purchasing/. Additional contact info:
ing a device connected to the Internet: phone: 620-235-4169, email: bstefanoni@pittstate.edu.
• Type the Zoom link found on the above webpage Mailing address: Pittsburg State University, Purchasing
into your browser Office, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.
• You may be required to download the Zoom app University of Kansas – Electronic bid postings: http://
to your device. (Downloading Zoom is free of www.procurement.ku.edu/. Due to Covid-19, the Uni-
charge.) (continued)
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versity of Kansas will not be accepting paper bids until Information regarding prequalification, projects, and
further notice. KU Purchasing Services, 1246 W. Cam- bid documents can be obtained at 785-296-8899 or http://
pus Road, Room 30, Lawrence, KS 66045. Additional admin.ks.gov/offices/ofpm/dcc.
contact info: phone: 785-864-5800, fax: 785-864-3454, Richard Beattie, Director
email: purchasing@ku.edu. Office of Procurement and Contracts
University of Kansas Medical Center – Bid post- Doc. No. 048853
ings: http://www.kumc.edu/finance/purchasing/bid-
opportunities.html. Additional contact info: phone: 913- State of Kansas
588-1117. Mailing address: University of Kansas Medi- Department of Revenue
cal Center, Purchasing Department, Mail Stop 2034,
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160. Division of Vehicles
Wichita State University – Bid postings: http://www. Notice of Intent to Establish a New Line-Make
wichita.edu/purchasing. Additional contact info: phone: for an Existing New Motor Vehicle Dealer
316-978-3080, fax: 316-978-3528, email: purchasing.office@ Notice has been received from Jay Hatfield Motor-
wichita.edu. Mailing address: Wichita State University, sports, LLC dba Jay Hatfield Kawasaki Yamaha Polaris of
Office of Purchasing, 1845 Fairmount Ave., Campus Box their intent of selling Can-Am 3-Wheel franchised vehi-
12, Wichita, KS 67260-0012. cles from the location of 1025 N. US-69 Hwy., Frontenac,
Debbie Redeker KS 66763.
Chair of Regents Purchasing Group Pursuant to K.S.A. 8-2430(a)(5), any existing new motor
Purchasing Director vehicle dealer may protest the proposed addition of the
Emporia State University new franchise of Can-Am 3-Wheel franchised vehicles
Doc. No. 048393 if that existing new motor vehicle dealer has a franchise
agreement for the same line-make vehicle as that which
State of Kansas is to be sold or offer for sale by Jay Hatfield Motorsports,
Department of Administration LLC dba Jay Hatfield Kawasaki Yamaha Polaris at 1025
Office of Procurement and Contracts N. US-69 Hwy., Frontenac, KS 66763, and provided that
the existing new motor vehicle dealer is physically locat-
Notice to Bidders ed such that its relevant market area, as defined in K.S.A.
8-2430(e) includes the location where the new Can-Am
Sealed bids for items listed will be received by the Di- 3-Wheel franchised dealership will be located.
rector of Procurement and Contracts until 2:00 p.m. on the Pursuant to K.S.A. 8-2430(a), any petition or complaint
date indicated. For more information, call 785-296-2376: by any dealer with standing to protest must be filed with
02/25/2021 EVT0007844 Kansas River Bowersock Dam the Director of Vehicles within thirty (30) days of this no-
Bigheaded Carps Acoustic tice. Such petitions or complaints must be directed to the
Deterrent Feasibility Study following address:
02/26/2021 EVT0007847 Electrofishing Boats
02/26/2021 EVT0007858 Janitorial Services – El Dorado Kansas Department of Revenue
03/03/2021 EVT0007859 Janitorial Services – State Fair Director of Vehicles
03/08/2021 EVT0007860 CCTV and Access Control Zibell Building
Orders, Install and Service PO Box 2505
03/09/2021 EVT0007850 Bituminous Mix, Hot Mix/Cold Topeka, KS 66611
Lay Mark A. Burghart
03/09/2021 EVT0007851 Bituminous Plant Mix Secretary
03/09/2021 EVT0007861 Various Security and Intrusion
Doc. No. 048847
Detection Equipment
03/10/2021 EVT0007835 Reverse Osmosis and Deionized
Laboratory Water State of Kansas
03/10/2021 EVT0007837 Tractor Lease Wichita State University
03/10/2021 EVT0007849 F-350 Pickup
The above referenced bid documents can be down- Notice of Intent to Lease Land and/or Building Space
loaded at the following website: Beginning Publication Date: Vol. 41, No. 5, February 4, 2021
Ending Publication Date: Vol. 41, No. 17, April 29, 2021
http://admin.ks.gov/offices/procurement-and-contracts/
bid-solicitations Public notice is hereby given that Wichita State Univer-
sity (WSU) intends to lease available land and building
Additional files may be located at the following web- space located on WSU’s main campus, WSU’s Innova-
site (please monitor this website on a regular basis for tion Campus and on property owned by WSU adjacent
any changes/addenda): to the main campus along both Hillside and 17th streets.
http://admin.ks.gov/offices/procurement-and-contracts/ The university will consider leasing such property and/
additional-files-for-bid-solicitations or space to those whose presence on campus would
03/02/2021 A-014162 Fort Hays State University; advance the university’s applied learning vision or its
Campus Lighting Improvements – mission as an educational, cultural, and economic driv-
Phase 7 er for Kansas and the greater public good, or otherwise
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provide supporting services and amenities to the cam- In October 1985, the State of Kansas received final
pus community. Such projects could include, but not be authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection
limited to: (1) development of a partnership building to Agency (EPA) to implement a hazardous waste manage-
provide office and/or laboratory space to support edu- ment program in lieu of the federal program, except for
cation and research, advance innovation, foster micro- those portions covered by the 1984 Hazardous and Solid
enterprises, and/or lease to industry partnerships in Waste Amendments (HSWA). In September 2013, author-
any market that aligns with University programs; (2) ity for the corrective action portion of the RCRA program
child care facilities; (3) adult living and retirement fa- was delegated to the State of Kansas.
cilities; (4) restaurants; (5) retail, grocery, or pharmacy The draft permit sets forth, in a concise document,
establishments; (6) financial institutions; (7) event and/ the applicable requirements that KDHE will require the
or performance center; and (8) parking garage. Because permittee to comply with during the 10-year duration of
tenant development and/or use must be a good fit with the permit. The draft permit includes standard permit
the university’s educational mission and available space, conditions, general facility conditions, post-closure care
please be prepared to provide the following information: requirements, and corrective action for all Solid Waste
(1) name; (2) square footage of space needs and desired Management Units and Areas of Concern.
lease term and location; (3) equipment, design, or oth- The draft permit is being considered for issuance un-
er special needs; (4) description of anticipated use; and der authority of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.)
(5) the anticipated benefits to the university, its students, 65-3430 et seq. and Kansas Administrative Regulations
and the WSU community (e.g. applied learning, joint (K.A.R.) 28-31-4 through 28-31-279a. Documents that
research, faculty start-up, etc.). Additional information support the permit conditions specified in the draft per-
such as renderings, architectural and design plans, proj- mit are part of the Administrative Record. All data sub-
ect timeline, and subcontractor list is encouraged. The mitted by the applicant of the draft permit are available
university will consider serious proposals and inquiries as part of the Administrative Record. Applicable regula-
from any financially qualified individual, group, organi- tions are found in 40 CFR Parts 124, 260 through 264, 268,
zation, or company. If interested, please contact Wichita and 270, as specified in this permit. All citations found in
State University Property Manager Crystal Stegeman at the draft permit to federal regulations are for the sake of
crystal.stegeman@wichita.edu. This publication is being convenience. Some modifications to federal regulations
published pursuant to K.S.A. 75-430a(d), to the extent by applicable state regulations are noted in this permit,
applicable. but all modifications to federal regulations by state reg-
Crystal Stegeman ulations are adopted. To the extent that state regulations
University Property Manager exclude any sections of applicable federal regulations,
Office of the Vice President for those sections remain in effect but are not enforceable by
Administration and Finance the Secretary. In the instance of inconsistent language or
Wichita State University discrepancies between conditions found in the permit,
Doc. No. 048823
state regulations, or federal regulations, the language
of the more stringent provision will govern; otherwise,
State of Kansas state law governs.
State hazardous waste laws require that the public be
Department of Health and Environment given at least 45 days to review the Administrative Re-
cord for the draft permit prior to KDHE taking a final
Notice of Proposed Permit Renewal Action (Corrected)
action. The purpose of having a public comment period
Editor’s Note: This notice, originally published in the January 28, is to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity
2021 Kansas Register, contained an incorrect address for the Park City
Public Library. It is being republished as follows with the correct
to evaluate the conditions specified in the draft permit
address. and to provide their input into the permit decision-mak-
ing process. A copy of the Administrative Record which
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment includes the draft permit, the fact sheet, the permit appli-
(KDHE) received a Hazardous Waste Facility permit re- cation, and all information pertaining to this permit ac-
newal application from Chemical Waste Management, tion is available for public review from January 28, 2021
Inc. (Operator/Owner). The facility is located at 8808 through March 14, 2021, Monday through Friday, during
N. 127th St. East, Valley Center, KS 67147-8423 and has normal business hours at the following locations:
EPA Identification Number KSD070902952. The facility
is a former commercial hazardous waste disposal facility. Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The only wastes currently handled at the facility are re- Hazardous Waste Permits Section
mediation wastes generated from corrective action. 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320
KDHE is providing notice of its intent to renew the Topeka, KS 66612
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Permit for the fa- Contact: Maura O’Halloran
cility. The proposed permit will require Chemical Waste 785-296-1609
Management, Inc. to perform post-closure care and cor- Park City Public Library
rective action for previously identified releases, and any 2107 E. 61st St. North
potential future corrective action that may be required Park City, KS 67219
for Solid Waste Management Units, Areas of Concern 316-744-6318
and/or Releases from the facility. (continued)
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The Administrative Record can also be accessed on hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KDHE, Bureau
the KDHE website at http://www.kdheks.gov/waste/p_ of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS
pubnot_hw.html. 66612-1366 and at the South Central District Office, 300
Written comments and requests should be directed to W. Douglas, Suite 700, Wichita, KS 67202-2921. To obtain
Maura O’Halloran at the Kansas Department of Health or review the proposed permit and supporting docu-
and Environment. mentation, contact Cathy Richardson, 785-296-1947, at
As specified in 40 CFR 124.11, during the public com- the central office of the KDHE or David Butler, 316-337-
ment period any interested person may request a public 6042 or 316-337-6030, at the South Central District Office.
hearing in writing which states the nature of the issues The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any
proposed to be raised in a public hearing. If a hearing is copies requested. The proposed permit, accompanied
scheduled, advance notice of the date will be given to the with supporting information, is available, free of charge,
public. The Secretary of KDHE will make the decision at the KDHE BOA Public Notice website, http://www.
regarding the issuance of the permit after the close of the kdheks.gov/bar/publicnotice.html.
public comment period. The Secretary will consider all Please direct written comments or questions regarding
comments received during the public hearing and com- the proposed permit to Cathy Richardson, KDHE, BOA,
ment period. Written comments must be postmarked by 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366. In
March 15, 2021. order to be considered in formulating a final permit de-
When the final decision to issue or deny the permit is cision, written comments must be received no later than
made, notice will be given to the applicant, all persons 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021.
who submitted written comments, and anyone who re- A person may request a public hearing be held on the
quested notice of the final permit decision. If none of the proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall
comments received during the public comment period be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The
result in revision(s) to the draft permit, the permit will written request must be submitted to Cathy Richardson,
become effective immediately upon issuance of the final KDHE BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS
permit decision. If comments received during the public 66612-1366, no later than 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 15,
comment period result in revision(s), the permit will be- 2021 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environ-
come effective 30-days after service of notice of the final ment to consider the request.
decision to allow for public review of the revisions in ac- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a 45-
cordance with 40 CFR 124.15 and K.A.R. 28-31-124(c)(8). day review period, which will start concurrently with
Appeals of the final permit decision for the permit must the public comment period, within which to object to the
be filed within 15-days after service of notice in accor- proposed permit. If the EPA has not objected in writing
dance with K.S.A 65-3440 and K.S.A. 77-601 et.seq. to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review
Lee A. Norman, M.D. period, any person may petition the administrator of the
Secretary EPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition pe-
Doc. No. 048845 riod will directly follow the EPA’s 45-day review period.
Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the
State of Kansas EPA’s 45-day review period has been waived.
Any such petition shall be based only on objections to
Department of Health and Environment the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity
during the public comment period provided for in this
Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air
notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was im-
Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal
practicable to raise such objections within such period,
Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such
Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments period. Contact Keith Johnson, U.S. EPA, Region 7, Air
regarding a proposed air quality operating permit. Au- Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd.,
gusta Municipal Power Plant #2 has applied for a Class I Lenexa, KS 66219, 913-551-7960, to determine when the
operating permit renewal in accordance with the provi- 45-day EPA review period ends and the 60-day petition
sions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I period commences.
permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated
Lee A. Norman, M.D.
air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission lim-
Secretary
itations, standards, and requirements applicable to each Doc. No. 048849
source; and the monitoring, record keeping, and report-
ing requirements applicable to each source as of the ef- State of Kansas
fective date of permit issuance.
Augusta Municipal Power Plant #2, PO Box 489, 615 E. Department of Health and Environment
12th St., Augusta, KS 67010, owns and operates a munici-
pal power plant located at 615 E. 12th St., Augusta, Butler Notice Concerning Kansas/Federal Water
County, KS 67010. Pollution Control Permits and Applications
A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, In accordance with Kansas Administrative Regula-
all supporting documentation, and all information re- tions 28-16-57 through 63, 28-18-1 through 17, 28-18a-1
lied upon during the permit application review process through 33, 28-16-150 through 154, 28-46-7, and the au-
are available for public review during normal business thority vested with the state by the administrator of the
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various draft This is a renewal permit for an existing facility for the maximum capac-
water pollution control documents (permits, notices to ity of 480 head (480 animal units) of beef cattle weighing more than
revoke and reissue, notices to terminate) have been pre- 700 pounds. There has been no change in the permitted animal units.
pared and/or permit applications have been received for Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
discharges to waters of the United States and the state of of Applicant
Kansas for the class of discharges described below. Anthony Wiebe NE/4 of Section 12 Little Arkansas
The proposed actions concerning the draft documents 557 Frontier Rd. T20S, R05W River Basin
McPherson, KS 67460 McPherson County
are based on staff review, applying the appropriate stan-
dards, regulations, and effluent limitations of the state Kansas Permit No. A-LAMP-B008
of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency. This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with a maximum capac-
The final action will result in a Federal National Pollut- ity of 80 head (80 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds and
80 head (40 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less; for a total of
ant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or 120 animal units. There has been no change in animal units from the
a Kansas Water Pollution Control permit being issued, previous permit cycle.
subject to certain conditions, revocation, and reissuance Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of the designated permit or termination of the designat- of Applicant
ed permit. Dale Love SW/4 of Section 31 Lower Arkansas
14010 Lake Cable Rd. T24S, R07W River Basin
Public Notice No. KS-AG-21-052/066 Partridge, KS 67566 Reno County
Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities Kansas Permit No. A-ARRN-S009
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an exist-
of Applicant ing facility for 800 head (320 animal units) of swine weighing more
than 55 pounds and 400 head (40 animal units) of swine weighing 55
Rock-Home Holsteins NW/4 of Section 9 Neosho River Basin pounds of less; for a total of 1,200 head (360 animal units) of swine.
2364 K-15 Hwy. T19S, R02E There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of
Hillsboro, KS 67063 Marion County animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved
Kansas Permit No. A-NEMN-M026 Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
facility for 245 head (245 animal units) of cattle weighing more than of Applicant
700 pounds and 90 head (45 animal units) of cattle weighing less 700 Aue Farms NE/4 of Section 16 Missouri River Basin
pounds; for a total maximum capacity of 290 animal units. There will Weldon Aue T01S, R15E
be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units 3070 Chickadee Rd. Brown County
from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Man- Morrill, KS 66515
agement Plan on file with KDHE.
Kansas Permit No. A-MOBR-B004
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of Applicant This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with the maximum ca-
pacity of 250 head (125 animal units) of beef cattle 700 pounds or less.
Ed Wait SE/4 of Section 5 Walnut River Basin There has been no change in the permitted animal units.
15160 SW 10th T26S, R03E
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
Benton, KS 67017 Butler County
of Applicant
Kansas Permit No. A-WABU-S041
Becker Family Farms, N/2 of the NW/4 Kansas River Basin
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing Inc. of Section 2
facility for 1,150 head (460 animal units) of swine weighing more Donald Becker T05S, R11E
than 55 pounds and 200 head (20 animal units) of swine weighing 680 E. Rd. Nemaha County
55 pounds or less; for a total maximum capacity of 1,350 head (480 Centralia, KS 66415
animal units) of swine. There will be no change in the operation or Kansas Permit No. A-KSNM-S016
permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This
facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE. This is a renewal permit for an existing facility for the maximum capac-
ity of 732 head (292.8 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water pounds and 960 head (96 animal units) of swine 55 pounds or less,
of Applicant for a total of 388.8 animal units. There has been no change in the
Pete’s Feedyard – NW/4 of Section 5 Upper Arkansas permitted animal units.
Rosie Clair Estate T27S, R26W River Basin Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
Lloyd Clair Ford County of Applicant
10113 Marshall Rd.
Ensign, KS 67841 Rethman Farms, Inc. SE/4 of Section 14 Missouri River Basin
Douglas and Deborah T03S, R12E
Kansas Permit No. A-UAFO-B011 Rethman Nemaha County
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with the maximum ca- 1157 120th Rd.
pacity of 998 head (998 animal units) of cattle weighing more than Seneca, KS 66538
700 pounds. There has been no change in the permitted animal units. Kansas Permit No. A-MONM-S001
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an exist-
of Applicant ing facility for 1,720 head (688 animal units) of swine more than 55
pounds and 840 head (84 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds
Jost Farm NE/4 of Section 12 Neosho River Basin
or less; for a total maximum capacity of 772 animal units. There will
James O. Jost T17S, R05E
be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units
2646 AA Ave. Morris County
from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Man-
Burdick, KS 66838
agement Plan on file with KDHE.
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Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water in the NMP. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted
of Applicant number of animal units. Only the updated portions of the Nutrient
Management Plan are subject to comment. This facility has an ap-
Eckman Dairy SE/4 of Section 5 Kansas River Basin proved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Steve and Nancy T14S, R20E
Eckman Douglas County Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
825 E. 1600 Rd. of Applicant
Baldwin City, Mongeau Farms, FLP NW/4 of Section 20 Solomon River Basin
KS 66006 Martin Mongeau T07S, R18W
Kansas Permit No. A-KSDG-M005 1415 J Rd. Rooks County
Stockton, KS 67669
This is a renewal permit for an existing facility with the maximum ca-
pacity of 85 head (119 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 36 Kansas Permit No. A-SORO-C002
head (18 animal units) of cattle weighing 700 pounds or less, for a Federal Permit No. KS0097551
total of 137 animal units. There has been no change in the permitted An update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) was received for
animal units from the previous permit. this existing facility permitted for a maximum animal unit capacity
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water of 2,800 head (2,800 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700
of Applicant pounds and 3,200 head (1,600 animal units) of cattle weighing 700
pounds or less; for a total of 4,400 animal units. The facility’s NMP
Boot Hill Feeders S/2 of Section 23 Upper Arkansas was updated to include the addition of two new land application
Connie Kuhlman and SE/4 of River Basin fields and a less restrictive application rate limitation for one existing
20041 SW C Rd. Section 22 field. There are no changes to the permit or the permitted number
Jetmore, KS 67854 T24S, R25W of animal units. Only the updated portions of the Nutrient Manage-
Hodgeman County ment Plan are subject to comment. This facility has an approved Nu-
trient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Kansas Permit No. A-UAHG-C003
Federal Permit No. KS0115347 Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water
of Applicant
An update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) was received for
this existing facility currently permitted for 17,000 head (17,000 an- Bird City Dairy, LLC N/2 of the SW/4 Upper Republican
imal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. The facility’s Mike McCarty of Section 27 River Basin
NMP was updated to include a change in the application rate lim- 1440 CR 32 and S/2 of the NW/4
itations for four fields. The field’s application rate limitations have Bird City, KS 67731 of Section 27
become less restrictive than the previous NMP. There are no changes T03S, R37W
to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the Cheyenne County
updated portion of the Nutrient Management Plan is subject to com- Kansas Permit No. A-URCN-D001
ment. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on Kansas Permit No. KS0099091
file with KDHE.
An update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) was received for
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water this existing facility currently permitted for 3,300 head (4,620 ani-
of Applicant mal units) of mature dairy cattle and 300 head (150 animal units) of
McCarty Family Farms SW/4 of Section 18 Solomon River Basin dairy cattle less than 700 pounds or less; for a total of 4,770 animal
Ken McCarty T07S, R31W units. The facility’s NMP was updated to include a less restrictive
2231 CR 31 Thomas County application rate limitation change to one field. There are no changes
Rexford, KS 67753 to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the
updated portions of the Nutrient Management Plan are subject to
Kansas Permit No. A-SOTH-D001 comment. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan
Federal Permit No. KS0095150 on file with KDHE.
An update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) was received for
this existing facility currently permitted for 10,800 head (15,120 an- Public Notice No. KS-AG-R-21-002
imal units) of mature dairy cattle; 1,700 head (1,700 animal units) of
dairy cattle weighing more than 700 pounds; and 100 head (50 ani- Per Kansas Statutes Annotated 65-171d, the following
mal units) of dairy cattle weighing 700 pounds or less; for a total of Registration has been received for a proposed facility:
12,600 head (16,870 animal units) of dairy cattle. The facilities’ NMP
was updated to include the addition of three new land application Name and Address Legal Description County
fields and less restrictive application rate limitations for two existing of Registrant
fields. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted num- Kody Molzahn NW/4 of Section 31 Smith
ber of animal units. Only the updated portions of the Nutrient Man- 25021 180 Rd. T03S, R11W
agement Plan are subject to comment. This facility has an approved Lebanon, KS 66952
Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address Legal Description Receiving Water Public Notice No. KS-Q-21-007
of Applicant
Walt Farms, Inc. NW/4 of Section 19 Saline River Basin
The requirements of the draft permit public noticed
Kevin Broeckelman T19S, R25W below are pursuant to the Kansas Surface Water Quali-
1028 D Rd. Graham County ty Standards, K.A.R. 28-16-28(b-g), and Federal Surface
Quinter, KS 67752 Water Criteria.
Kansas Permit No. A-SAGH-C001 Name and Address Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Federal Permit No. KS0100331 of Applicant
An update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) was received for Johnson County Blue River (MO) via Treated Domestic
this existing facility currently permitted for 3,000 head (1,500 animal Wastewater Indian Creek Wastewater
units) of cattle weighing less than 700 pounds. The facility’s NMP 11811 S. Sunset Dr.,
was updated to cover the years 2021 through 2024, updated the Suite 2500
methodology for calculating application rates of livestock waste, and Olathe, KS 66061-7061
revised the maximum application rate limitations for the fields listed Kansas Permit No. M-MO27-OO03
Federal Permit No. KS0100854
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Legal Description: SW¼, S10, T13S, R25E, Johnson County, Kansas State of Kansas
Facility Name: Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Department of Transportation
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for
an existing facility. This existing facility is in the process of being Notice to Consulting Firms
upgraded. Currently all flow is being diverted to the Kansas City, Background and Purpose of Project
MO (KCMO) Blue River Wastewater Treatment Facility (Outfall
007AV). Following completion of the upgraded facility, this outfall
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
will no longer be active. The upgraded facility will consist of an in- seeking a consultant to provide construction inspection
fluent pump station, mechanical fine screens, grit removal, primary services for project 148-101 KA 3956-01. The project is on
clarifiers, BNR activated sludge treatment basins, final clarifiers, K-148 and is replacing three bridges. Bridge #56, 6.05 miles
anaerobic digestion, tertiary pump station, dual purpose disk fil- east of Republic County line, Bridge #57, 10.95 miles east
ters, chlorine contact basins with sodium hypochlorite disinfection,
and cascade reaeration. The proposed permit contains a schedule of Republic County line, and Bridge #58, 12.95 miles east
of compliance stating that following the substantial completion of of Republic County line in Washington County.
the project addressed in the Consent Order 15-E-39 BOW, the per-
mittee shall achieve compliance with the final permit limits. The
Schedule/Deadlines
proposed permit contains interim and final limits for biochemical Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due on or before 12:00
oxygen demand, total suspended solids, pH, ammonia, E. coli, dis- p.m. (CST) February 19, 2021, to be delivered via email to
solved oxygen, whole effluent toxicity, and total residual chlorine, kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking of
as well as monitoring for total phosphorous, total Kjeldahl nitro- submissions will occur on or about March 3, 2021, after
gen, flow, temperature, chloride, nitrate + nitrite, total nitrogen,
and priority pollutants. which time all firms that submitted will be notified of the
ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked firm
to commence on or about March 17, 2021. An agreement
Persons wishing to comment on the draft documents should be in place on or about April 8, 2021. The contrac-
and/or permit applications must submit their comments tor is expected to start the project around early May 2021.
in writing to the Kansas Department of Health and En-
vironment if they wish to have the comments consid- Scope of Services to be Performed
ered in the decision-making process. Comments should The project manager/inspectors must be capable in-
be submitted to the attention of the Livestock Waste specting the whole project, which includes grading, sub-
Management Section for agricultural related draft doc- grade/base, concrete, HMA CG, bridge(s), pile driving,
uments or applications, or to the Technical Services Sec- traffic control, seeding, erosion control, CMS or AAS-
tion for all other permits, at the Kansas Department of HTOWare data entry, all project records, all project pa-
Health and Environment, Division of Environment, Bu- perwork, and final paperwork, etc. Project records and
paperwork including but not limited to: diary, pay quan-
reau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka,
tities, certifications, sample identifications, change or-
KS 66612-1367.
ders, pay estimates, monitoring subcontractor payments,
All comments regarding the draft documents or appli-
and monitoring contractor’s payrolls, etc. Records and
cation notices received on or before March 13, 2021, will
paperwork must be submitted accurately and timely.
be considered in the formulation of the final determina-
Anticipated staffing needs: provide project management
tions regarding this public notice. Please refer to the ap-
and all inspectors as needed to ensure inspection and ma-
propriate Kansas document number (KS-AG-21-052/066,
terial testing for this project are done correctly. The num-
KS-AG-R-21-002, KS-Q-21-007) and name of the appli- ber of required inspectors will fluctuate throughout the
cant/permittee when preparing comments. project depending on the contractor’s schedule and how
After review of any comments received during the they pursue the work. Submit the name and information
public notice period, the Secretary of Health and Envi- of the project manager and primary inspector. Work may
ronment will issue a determination regarding final agen- begin between May through August of 2021. Construc-
cy action on each draft document/application. If response tion is anticipated to be completed by 255-working days
to any draft document/application indicates significant and then cleanup days. Provide all the equipment neces-
public interest, a public hearing may be held in confor- sary to inspect and test materials.
mance with K.A.R. 28-16-61 (28-46-21 for UIC).
All draft documents/applications and the support- Instructions for Proposal
ing information including any comments received are No costs shall be contained in the RFP. The RFP must
on file and may be inspected at the offices of the Kan- not exceed four (4) pages total (including any cover let-
sas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics.
Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, Kansas. RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal
These documents are available upon request at the copy- and a completed and signed Special Attachment No. 7
ing cost assessed by KDHE. Application information and (“Certificate of Final Indirect Costs”), a completed and
components of plans and specifications for all new and signed Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certif-
expanding swine facilities are available at http://www. icate”), and a signed Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy
kdheks.gov/feedlots. Division of Environment offices are Regarding Sexual Harassment”). Completed Special At-
open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fri- tachments do not count against the four-page technical
day, excluding holidays. proposal submission. All these forms are attached to the
original email announcement.
Lee A. Norman, M.D. RFPs shall indicate the consultant’s ability to meet the
Secretary project inspection needs described above. RFPs shall de-
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scribe any processes or procedures, including best prac- State of Kansas
tices, that will be used to perform tasks and to produce Department of Transportation
the desired results described above under “Scope of Ser-
vices to be Performed.” The RFP shall also include items Notice to Consulting Firms
such as:
Background and Purpose of Project
• Project manager The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
• History of providing inspection services on similar is seeking a consultant to provide construction inspec-
projects tion services for projects 80-14 KA 3965-01 and 80-14 KA
• Availability of staff 3957-01. Project 80-14 KA 3965-01 is on K-80 and Bridge
• Familiarity with KDOT standards and specifica- #42 (Dry Creek) replacement. Project 80-14 KA 3957-01 is
tions on K-80 and Bridge #41 (Dry Creek) replacement. Project
• Any subconsultant and their role in performing the 80-14 KA 3965-01 located 2.55 miles west of K-80/K-15
services on the project Junction and project 80-14 KA 3957-01 is located 3.30
• Names, certifications, and experience of all inspec- miles west of K-80/K-15 junction in Clay County.
tors that will be assigned to the project
• Anticipated time to close out project paperwork Schedule/Deadlines
Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due on or before 12:00
Evaluation Factors p.m. (CST) February 19, 2021, to be delivered via email to
RFPs will be evaluated based on the factors listed be-
kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking of
low, evenly weighted, to rank the most qualified firm in
submissions will occur on or about March 3, 2021, after
order of preference as first, second, third, etc. Evaluation
which time all firms that submitted will be notified of the
factors include:
ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked firm
1. How the consultant plans to meet the fluctuating to commence on or about March 17, 2021. An agreement
inspection needs of the project; should be in place on or about April 8, 2021. The contrac-
2. Employee names (project manager and primary in- tor is expected to start the project around early May 2021.
spector), certifications, and qualifications proposed
for services; Scope of Services to be Performed
3. Past performance history on similar projects (list The project manager/inspectors must be capable in-
project numbers) for KDOT; specting the whole project, which includes grading, sub-
4. Anticipated time to close out project paperwork; grade/base, concrete, HMA CG, bridge(s), pile driving,
5. Proximity of inspectors to project; traffic control, seeding, erosion control, CMS or AAS-
6. Types of direct expenses anticipated (lodging, mile- HTOWare data entry, all project records, all project pa-
age, etc.). perwork, and final paperwork, etc. Project records and
paperwork including but not limited to: diary, pay quan-
The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into tities, certifications, sample identifications, change or-
negotiations with KDOT for an agreement. In the event ders, pay estimates, monitoring subcontractor payments,
KDOT cannot reach agreement with the highest ranked and monitoring contractor’s payrolls, etc. Records and
firm, it will terminate negotiations with such firm and paperwork must be submitted accurately and timely.
commence negotiations with the next highest ranked Anticipated staffing needs: provide project management
firm, and so on, until either agreement is reached for a and all inspectors as needed to ensure inspection and
satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable material testing for this project are done correctly. The
price, or KDOT decides to pursue other alternatives. number of required inspectors will fluctuate through-
Exhibits to this Technical Proposal Request out the project depending on the contractor’s schedule
• Special Attachment No. 7 (“Certificate of Final Indi- and how they pursue the work. Submit the name and
rect Costs”) information of the project manager and primary inspec-
• Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certifi- tor. Work may be begin between May through October
cate”) of 2021. Construction is anticipated to be completed by
• Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy Regarding Sex- 200-working days and then cleanup days. Provide all the
ual Harassment”) equipment necessary to inspect and test materials.
Contract Terms and Conditions Instructions for Proposal
A standard KDOT project inspection agreement will be No costs shall be contained in the RFP. The RFP must
used for this project. Current rate factors will be used for not exceed four (4) pages total (including any cover let-
compensation, and Special Attachments for the Kansas ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics.
“Tax Clearance Certificate,” the “Certificate of Final In- RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal
direct Costs,” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Harass- and a completed and signed Special Attachment No. 7
ment” will become attachments to the contract. (“Certificate of Final Indirect Costs”), a completed and
Questions about this request for proposals shall be sent signed Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certif-
via email to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. icate”), and a signed Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy
David Lutgen, P.E. Regarding Sexual Harassment”). Completed Special At-
Division of Engineering and Design tachments do not count against the four-page technical
Doc. No. 048834 proposal submission. All these forms are attached to the
original email announcement.
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RFPs shall indicate the consultant’s ability to meet the State of Kansas
project inspection needs described above. RFPs shall de- Department of Transportation
scribe any processes or procedures, including best prac-
tices, that will be used to perform tasks and to produce Notice to Consulting Firms
the desired results described above under “Scope of Ser-
vices to be Performed.” The RFP shall also include items Background and Purpose of Project
such as: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
seeking a consultant to provide construction inspection
• Project manager services for project 14-78 KA 1007-02 and 14-80 KA 1007-
• History of providing inspection services on similar 03. The project is grading, bridge and surfacing on K-14
projects (K-96) in Reno and Rice Counties. K-14 (K-96) beginning
• Availability of staff 4.45 southeast of Nickerson west and north to junction of
• Familiarity with KDOT standards and specifications K-96/RS-571.
• Any subconsultant and their role in performing the
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 19, 2021, to be delivered via email to
• Anticipated time to close out project paperwork kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Evaluation and ranking of
submissions will occur on or about March 3, 2021, after
Evaluation Factors which time all firms that submitted will be notified of the
RFPs will be evaluated based on the factors listed be- ranking. Negotiations with the most highly ranked firm
low, evenly weighted, to rank the most qualified firm in to commence on or about March 17, 2021. An agreement
order of preference as first, second, third, etc. Evaluation should be in place on or about April 8, 2021. Project will
factors include: be built during 2021-2023. The contractor is expected to
1. How the consultant plans to meet the fluctuating start the project around March-April of 2021, this date
inspection needs of the project; could move based on contractor’s schedule.
2. Employee names (project manager and primary in- Scope of Services to be Performed
spector), certifications, and qualifications proposed The project inspectors must be capable inspecting the
for services; whole project, except HMA plant, which includes grad-
3. Past performance history on similar projects (list ing, subgrade/base, concrete, HMA roadway, bridges,
project numbers) for KDOT; RC boxes, pavement marking, traffic control, seeding,
4. Anticipated time to close out project paperwork; erosion control, CMS or AASHTOWare data entry, all
5. Proximity of inspectors to project; project records, all project paperwork, etc. Project re-
6. Types of direct expenses anticipated (lodging, mile- cords and paperwork including but not limited to: dia-
age, etc.). ry, pay quantities, certifications, sample identifications,
The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into change orders, pay estimates, monitoring subcontractor
negotiations with KDOT for an agreement. In the event payments, and monitoring contractor’s payrolls, etc.
KDOT cannot reach agreement with the highest ranked Records and paperwork must be submitted accurate-
firm, it will terminate negotiations with such firm and ly and timely. Anticipated staffing needs: provide two
commence negotiations with the next highest ranked inspectors as needed to ensure inspection and material
firm, and so on, until either agreement is reached for a testing for this project are done correctly. The number of
satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable required inspectors will fluctuate throughout the project
price, or KDOT decides to pursue other alternatives. depending on the contractor’s schedule and how they
pursue the work. Submit the name and information of
Exhibits to this Technical Proposal Request
the inspectors. Construction is anticipated to be complet-
• Special Attachment No. 7 (“Certificate of Final Indi-
ed by June 16, 2023. These two projects are tied. Provide
rect Costs”)
all the equipment necessary to inspect and test materials.
• Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certifi-
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-
ter, index, etc.) and 2MB to address the pertinent topics.
Contract Terms and Conditions
RFPs submitted will consist of the technical proposal
A standard KDOT project inspection agreement will be
and a completed and signed Special Attachment No. 7
used for this project. Current rate factors will be used for
(“Certificate of Final Indirect Costs”), a completed and
compensation, and Special Attachments for the Kansas
signed Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certif-
“Tax Clearance Certificate,” the “Certificate of Final In-
icate”), and a signed Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy
direct Costs,” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Harass-
Regarding Sexual Harassment”). Completed Special At-
ment” will become attachments to the contract.
tachments do not count against the four-page technical
Questions about this request for proposal shall be sent
proposal submission. All these forms are attached to the
via email to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov.
original email announcement.
David Lutgen, P.E. RFPs shall indicate the consultant’s ability to meet the
Division of Engineering and Design project inspection needs described above. RFPs shall de-
Doc. No. 048835 (continued)
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scribe any processes or procedures, including best prac- State of Kansas
tices, that will be used to perform tasks and to produce Department of Transportation
the desired results described above under “Scope of Ser-
vices to be Performed.” The RFP shall also include items Notice to Consulting Firms
such as:
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is
• Project manager seeking a consulting firm qualified in Category 111 Rail
• History of providing inspection services on similar Systems Planning and Category 335 Railroad Infrastruc-
projects ture Design for the project listed below. A PDF (2Mb
• Availability of staff maximum size) of the interest response must be emailed
• Familiarity with KDOT standards and specifica- to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. Interest and experience
tions responses are limited to four pages, the subject line of
• Any subconsultant and their role in performing the the reply email and the PDF file name must read “106
services on the project X-3122-01_FIRM NAME”. The letter of interest is re-
• Names, certifications, and experience of all inspec- quired and must be received by 12:00 p.m. February 19,
tors that will be assigned to the project 2021 for the consulting firm to be considered. If a firm
• Anticipated time to close out project paperwork is not currently prequalified by KDOT, a Letter of Inter-
Evaluation Factors est (LOI) may still be submitted. Firms not prequalified
RFPs will be evaluated based on the factors listed be- must also provide documentation that demonstrates the
low, evenly weighted, to rank the most qualified firm in firm is qualified for each specified category listed in this
order of preference as first, second, third, etc. Evaluation notice for the project. Firms may use the KDOT prequali-
factors include: fication form to provide this documentation. KDOT 1050
1. How the consultant plans to meet the fluctuating Prequalification category definitions (Blue Book) can be
inspection needs of the project; found at http://www.ksdot.org/descons.asp. All firms
2. Employee names (inspectors), certifications, and doing business with KDOT must be registered and in
qualifications proposed for services; good standing under the laws of the State of Kansas at
3. Past performance history on similar projects (list the time of contracting and must comply with applicable
project numbers) for KDOT; state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
4. Anticipated time to close out project paperwork; Project
5. Proximity of inspectors to project; Project No. 106 X-3122-01–Development of a state
6. Types of direct expenses anticipated (lodging, mile- highway-rail grade crossing action plan to meet the re-
age, etc.). quirements of 49 CFR part 234.
The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into Instructions for LOI
negotiations with KDOT for an agreement. In the event The main text of consultant’s LOI must not exceed four
KDOT cannot reach agreement with the highest ranked (4) pages to address the topics listed below. LOIs shall
firm, it will terminate negotiations with such firm and address and include the following items:
commence negotiations with the next highest ranked
• Project manager/engineer in charge.
firm, and so on, until either agreement is reached for a
• Provide name(s), qualifications, education, training,
satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable
and expertise as well as prior relevant experience of
price, or KDOT decides to pursue other alternatives.
consultant personnel intended to perform services.
Exhibits to this Technical Proposal Request
Qualifications-Based Selection Process
• Special Attachment No. 7 (“Certificate of Final Indi-
No cost or pricing information shall be submitted with
rect Costs”)
the LOI and will not be considered in the selection pro-
• Special Attachment No. 8 (“Tax Clearance Certifi-
cate”) cess to shortlist or rank proposals. Based on the quali-
• Special Attachment No. 10 (“Policy Regarding Sex- fications submitted in the LOI and other information
ual Harassment”) available to KDOT, on or about March 3, 2021 KDOT
will shortlist three to five firms and notify all firms sub-
Contract Terms and Conditions mitting LOIs of the names of the shortlisted firms by
A standard KDOT project inspection agreement will be return email. Thereafter, KDOT will issue a Request for
used for this project. Current rate factors will be used for Proposal (RFP) to the shortlisted firms soliciting a tech-
compensation, and Special Attachments for the Kansas nical proposal. At KDOT’s option, shortlisted firms may
“Tax Clearance Certificate,” the “Certificate of Final In- be interviewed by telephone conference call or asked to
direct Costs,” and the “Policy Regarding Sexual Harass- attend meetings or participate in other discussions with
ment” will become attachments to the contract. KDOT. Technical proposals will be evaluated on the basis
Questions about this request for proposals shall be sent of the factors listed below, evenly weighted, to rank the
via email to kdot.designcontracts@ks.gov. most qualified firm in order of preference as first, second,
David Lutgen, P.E. and third: 1) quality of the response; 2) experience and
Division of Engineering and Design expertise of staff designated for project; 3) workload of
Doc. No. 048836 the firm, and 4) past performance history. The highest
ranked firm will be asked to enter into negotiations with
KDOT for a contract, with compensation provisions for
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