Bid #G26-7015-33. Contact: acampbell@kcata.org. Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals for the rental of uniforms, towels, and mats for 152 full-time union workers and 9 supervisors. Due Jul 16 (8 days left).
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals for the rental of uniforms, towels, and mats for 152 full-time union workers and 9 supervisors. The contract is anticipated to be for three years with two optional years. Proposals are due by July 16, 2026.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide rental uniforms, towels and mats to 152 full-time union workers and 9 supervisors in accordance with the requirements and provisions stated herein. The KCATA is a corporate body and political subdivision of the states of Missouri and Kansas. The authority employs approximately 559 employees, including bus operators, vehicle maintenance personnel, and facility maintenance personnel, as well as administrative and clerical staff. KCATA anticipates awarding a three (3) year contract with two (2) optional years.
The agency published these 3 documents with the solicitation:
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) issued this transportation opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri, referenced as solicitation number G26-7015-33. It was published on June 15, 2026, and responses are due by July 16, 2026. Questions can be directed to acampbell@kcata.org.
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) in Kansas City, Missouri is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Missouri are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Missouri so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)'s exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 16, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to acampbell@kcata.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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