Shawnee County, Shawnee County, KS·County
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Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for HVAC solutions at the Adult Detention Center Annex and agency Work Crew building. The scope includes the purchase and installation of an 80K BTU interior unit with a 2.5-ton condenser for the Work Crew offices, a Mitsubishi hyper heat 3-ton outdoor unit with two 1.5-ton indoor heads for the Annex 2nd floor, and a Carrier 4-ton split system with spiral ductwork for the training area. Work also involves installing a roof-mounted catwalk system and relocating an existing heat pump (unit #33 to #11). A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site inspection is scheduled for November 3, 2025. All responses must be submitted through the Shawnee County online bid portal by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Questions are due by November 5, 2025.
Lowest responsible and best bidder, labor cost, service and parts availability, maintenance costs, quality/character of materials
Cover Letter, Attachment 1 (Contact Info, Pricing Schedules, 3 References), Signed Terms and Conditions
Attachment 1, Contractual Provisions Attachment
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 7, 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: Shawnee County Online Bid Portal (www.snco.gov/purchasing).
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and best bidder, labor cost, service and parts availability, maintenance costs, quality/character of materials" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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 1, Contractual Provisions Attachment. Review the full document from Shawnee County for the complete list.
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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.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Topeka, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cover Letter, Attachment 1 (Contact Info, Pricing Schedules, 3 References), Signed Terms and Conditions. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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