Open Solicitations

The following is a list of FHATA's upcoming bid and proposal opportunities. All dates and times are subject to change and FHATA reserves the right to cancel any solicitation at any time. All public events (bid openings and conferences) are held at FHATA, 5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503 unless otherwise indicated.

In connection with carrying out a project, the Bidder shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.. FHATA reserves the right to solicit or to waive a new solicitation, for new bids if sufficient effort, as determined by FHATA, has not been made to comply with the DBE goals and requirements set forth in a project. FHATA reserves the right to accept or to reject any and/or all bids, to re-advertise for bids and to waive any informality in any proposal and to determine the most responsive bid by its own criteria, as described within the specifications.

All prospective bidders should notify our procurement department (contact information below) their intent to bid, please be sure to indicate Bid #. Vendors may complete the Vendor Registration form here and submit via email. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the website for any addendums and signature sheets prior to submitting their bids. FHATA will not be responsible for communicating with firms that do no not notify us of their interest in this solicitation.

All projects are funded in part by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and/ or Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) grants, and are subject to certain FTA and KDOT certifications and regulations. All bidders (and subcontractors) must comply with all applicable regulations indicated in the Bid Manuals.

Contact Name: Melanie Tuttle, Finance Director

Office Phone: 785.537.6345

Direct: 913.738.4262

email: mtuttle@fhata.org

For information about our Bid Protest Policy, please visit the page linked below:

About FHATA Procurement

New Postings

FHATA will post new Bid Opportunities below as they come available. Please check back often and thank you for your interest in working with us.

MSA Marketing and Advertising Services

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (Owner) soliciting firm cost proposals from a well-qualified Marketing and Advertising Firm(s) (Firm) for the following primary tasks: to develop and execute marketing campaigns that assist with customer inspiration, education, and awareness of FHATA services, in addition to providing advertising services on both a scheduled and as needed basis to maintain compliance and meet funding requirements and needs.

Bid # FY22-1006

Advertisement for Bid:

Opportunity Type: Request for Proposals

Issue Date: April 15, 2022

Closing Date and Time: May 13, 2022, 5:00 PM (CST)

Pre-bid conference: Not Applicable

Public Opening: No Public Bid Opening

Bid Manual:

Addendums or Additional Attachments:

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Bid Manual (PDF)

FY22-1006 - Addendum 1

Transit Planning Software and Scheduling Tool

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (Owner) soliciting firm fixed proposals for Public Transportation Planning Software to be used for (1) planning and scheduling fixed route and (2) bus operator scheduling – run cut/bid process.

Bid # FY22-1007-PS

Advertisement for Bid:

Opportunity Type: Request for Proposals

Issue Date: April 1, 2022

Closing Date and Time: April 29, 2022, 5:00 PM (CST)

Pre-bid conference: Not Applicable

Public Opening: No Public Bid Opening

Bid Manual:

Addendums or Additional Attachments:

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Bid Manual (PDF)

FY22-1007 - PS - Addendum 1

BUS SHELTER PROJECT

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (Owner) soliciting firm fixed bid for the construction of the following projects: Flint Hills Garden and Dillon's West Loop Bus Stops.

Bid # FY22-1004

Advertisement for Bid:

Opportunity Type: Invitation for Bid

Re-Issue Date: March 25, 2022 (Original February 22, 2022)

Closing Date and Time: April 29, 2022, 2:00 PM (CST)

Pre-bid conference: April 8, 2022, 2:00 PM (CST) (Via Zoom)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87463911912?pwd=TEU2Y2VZODdNc1VNZ2xBZ0taOWRpZz09

Meeting ID: 874 6391 1912

Passcode: 774504

See bid packet for call-in information

Public Opening: April 29, 2022, 2:00 PM (CST) (In person or via Zoom)