Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Pest Control for Bus Fleet IFB G25-7028-36 2025
- Due
- Nov 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 24, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jen Webb
- (816) 346-0368
The 30-second brief
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is soliciting bids under IFB #G25-7028-36 for a comprehensive pest control program for its bus fleet located at 1350 E. 17th Street, Kansas City, MO. The fleet currently consists of 134 forty-foot buses, 81 thirty-foot buses, and 14 twenty-five-foot minibuses. Services include quarterly inspections for roaches, bed bugs, and rodents, with a preferred treatment for bed bugs using electric heat (propane heat is prohibited). The contractor must provide a 45-day warranty on treatments and maintain a 24-hour emergency response time. The anticipated contract term is three years with two one-year options. Bidders must be licensed in Missouri, registered with KCATA, and provide financial statements for the past three years. Bids are due by November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a question deadline of November 5, 2025.
Bid Response Form (Attachment C), References (Attachment D), Affidavit of Civil Rights (Attachment E), Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report (Attachment F-2), Employee Eligibility Verification Affidavits (Attachments G-1 and G-2), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment H)
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, technical ability, productive capability, financial strength, integrity, and past performance.
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Summary
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is soliciting bids under IFB #G25-7028-36 for a comprehensive pest control program for its bus fleet located at 1350 E. 17th Street, Kansas City, MO. The fleet currently consists of 134 forty-foot buses, 81 thirty-foot buses, and 14 twenty-five-foot minibuses.
Services include quarterly inspections for roaches, bed bugs, and rodents, with a preferred treatment for bed bugs using electric heat (propane heat is prohibited). The contractor must provide a 45-day warranty on treatments and maintain a 24-hour emergency response time. The anticipated contract term is three years with two one-year options. Bidders must be licensed in Missouri, registered with KCATA, and provide financial statements for the past three years. Bids are due by November 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a question deadline of November 5, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
- Technical ability
- Productive capability
- Financial strength
- Integrity
- Past performance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Bid Response Form (Attachment C)
- References (Attachment D)
- Affidavit of Civil Rights (Attachment E)
- Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report (Attachment F-2)
- Employee Eligibility Verification Affidavits (Attachments G-1 and G-2)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment H)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Attachment A
- Attachment B
- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- Attachment E
- Attachment F-1
- Attachment F-2
- Attachment G-1
- Attachment G-2
- Attachment H
- Submit to
- Kansas City, MO
- Scope location
- Kansas City, MO
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Kansas City, MO. For questions, contact Jen Webb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jen Webb at (816) 346-0368. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Response Form (Attachment C), References (Attachment D), Affidavit of Civil Rights (Attachment E), Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report (Attachment F-2), Employee Eligibility Verification Affidavits (Attachments G-1 and G-2), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment H). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, technical ability, productive capability, financial strength, integrity, and past performance." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F-1, Attachment F-2, Attachment G-1, Attachment G-2, Attachment H. Review the full document from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kansas City, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.