Current Opportunities
The following is a list of KCATA’s upcoming bid and proposal opportunities. All dates and times are subject to change and KCATA reserves the right to cancel any solicitation at any time. All public events (bid openings and conferences) are held at KCATA, 1350 E 17th Street, Kansas City, MO. 64108 unless otherwise indicated.
Procurement list
Vacuum Pumping, Recycling & Hazmat Service
Bid # G25-7011-36
Issue Date: Mar 13, 2025
Closing Date and Time: Mar 31, 2025 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Invitation For Bid
The KCATA is seeking qualified firms to provide Vacuum Pumping, Recycling & Hazmat Services.
Vacuum and/or pump sediment basins, traps and pits, clean out of oil/water separators, sumps and trench drains. Pumping of open-top drums and other containers and/or areas associated with pit/sediment/separation waste. A detailed standard operating procedure shall be provided detailing management and ultimate disposition of the above waste in adherence with 40 CFR 279 Oil Management Standards, as well, detailed waste minimization and/or recycling efforts. Service shall include vacuum, pump or otherwise cleaning of sanitary wastewater sumps.
See DetailsParts Wash Equipment Lease & Services
Bid # G25-7002-26
Issue Date: Feb 27, 2025
Closing Date and Time: Mar 18, 2025 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Invitation For Bid
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is a bi-state agency offering mass transit service within the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. KCATA is seeking bids for installation, lease, and service of parts wash equipment. Lease and service include parts wash equipment capable of re-circulation, re-use, continued use or closed-loop process of the solvents used by the equipment in a process netting KCATA zero (0) hazardous waste.
See DetailsLeasing KCATA’s Facility Located At 39th & Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri
Bid # G25-021459B
Issue Date: Feb 14, 2025
Closing Date and Time: Mar 07, 2025 5:00 pmOpportunity Type: Request For Proposal
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) owns the building and associated grounds totaling approximately 42,000 square feet on the northeast corner of 39th & Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. KCATA is interested in finding a new tenant or tenants for the facility through this proposal process. A long-term lease agreement (minimum five years) is anticipated.
The objectives of this RFP are to:
- Identify qualified childcare providers with the capacity to operate a childcare facility under lease to KCATA at the transit center.
- Gather information on the proposed operational plans, including staffing, curriculum, hours of operation, and safety protocols.
- Understand the financial and logistical requirements from potential tenants.
- Assess the compatibility of the proposed services and terms with the needs of the community and transit users.
- Lease KCATA’s facilities to a qualified childcare operator.
See Details
KCATA Central Complex – 450 Ton Chiller Design and Specifications Services
Bid # F25-5001-39A
Issue Date: Jan 10, 2025
Closing Date and Time: Jan 17, 2025 10:00 amOpportunity Type: Request For Qualification
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) seeks qualifications proposals from experienced, qualified Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design firms to provide design and bid specifications for the replacement of an existing 450-ton Chiller. Deliverables include system evaluation, design drawings and a complete bid package for construction services.
See DetailsBus Shelter Amenities
Bid # F24-5014-39A
Issue Date: Oct 15, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Oct 25, 2024 4:01 pmOpportunity Type: Request For Proposal
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)seeks qualified, experienced contractors and/or firms to respond to the Request for Proposal (RFP) scope of work briefly summarized here. For further details of the expected deliverables, please see the Scope of Work in Section 4 of this RFP document. A list of acceptable manufacturers is provided for reference. The deliverables are ten (10) bus shelters and ten (10) bus benches.
See DetailsOil and Transmission Fluid Analysis
Bid # G24-7028-23
Issue Date: Oct 04, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Oct 17, 2024 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Written Quote
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) requests quotes from qualified vendors to provide Oil and Transmission Fluid Analysis as specified in the Specifications/Scope of Work within this (Request for Quotations) (RFQ). The release of this RFQ solicitation does not compel the KCATA to purchase.
See DetailsKCATA Business Opportunities
Bid # G24-6002-29A
Issue Date: Sep 19, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Oct 15, 2024 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Request For Information
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive third-party analysis focused on the Return on Investment (ROI) and the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for developers of future Transit-Oriented Community Development (TOCD) facilities. This analysis is crucial to ensuring the financial viability and attractiveness of TOCD projects.
See DetailsKCATA Childcare Provider Tenant
Bid # G24-8011-59B
Issue Date: Aug 09, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Sep 13, 2024 5:00 pmOpportunity Type: Request For Information
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking information from qualified childcare providers interested in become a lease paying tenant or purchasing the KCATA transit center located at 39th and Troost.
See DetailsHeavy Duty Lifts for KCATA Bays 42 & 43
Bid # F24-5011-23
Issue Date: Jul 10, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Jul 25, 2024 10:00 amOpportunity Type: Request For Proposal
The KCTA is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to remove existing and replace in the maintenance facility of its complex, heavy duty lifts at the site of Bays 42 and 43.
See DetailsSalaried Employee’s Pension Plan Actuarial Services
Bid # G24-7012-28A
Issue Date: Jun 25, 2024
Closing Date and Time: Jul 22, 2024 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Request For Proposal
***UPDATE*** The Closing Date for this Project is extended to July 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide actuarial services for its Salaried Employees’ Pension Plan
See DetailsPrimary & Secondary Electrical Service Into Bldg.#2
Bid # F23-5007-36
Issue Date: Jul 18, 2023
Closing Date and Time: Aug 14, 2023 2:00 pmOpportunity Type: Invitation For Bid
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking qualified Contractors to provide installation of required electrical infrastructure, including concrete transformer pad, condiutes, wiring, etc. All work shall conform to the specifications contained herein and the specifications issued by the Kansas City Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association and such modifications as may be required by the KCATA.
ALL OFFICIAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS and ADDENDA will be published and available at the official plan room, KC Blueprint.
http://planroom.kcblueprint.com/
See Details