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Furnish & Install FEMA Compliant Emergency Shelter
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The contract involves the procurement and installation of FEMA and ICC 500-compliant storm shelters at the Pallet Shelter Village in Lawrence, Kansas, a city known for its vibrant community, educational institutions, and cultural offerings. The project aims to enhance the city's homeless services infrastructure by providing 50 private cabins within a supportive village setting, offering comprehensive wrap-around services to assist individuals experiencing homelessness in stabilizing and transitioning to permanent housing. The scope includes furnishing, fabricating, and installing emergency shelters that meet rigorous safety standards for high-wind events, with detailed design and construction guidance aligned with FEMA P-361 and ICC 500 standards. The work also encompasses site development, including utilities, landscaping, and site layout, supported by detailed site plans and technical specifications. The procurement process is initiated via a formal RFP, posted in late November 2025, with a response deadline of December 9, 2025, emphasizing equitable participation from small, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses. The solicitation specifies a structured evaluation process prioritizing technical qualifications (70%) and cost (30%), with detailed criteria including statements of qualifications, execution methodology, and references. Bidders must certify compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including debarment, criminal history, and financial stability, with additional documentation such as W-9 forms and business registrations. The contract stipulates compliance with civilian safety standards, including labeling requirements for storm shelter doors indicating impact resistance and wind pressure performance, but does not specify military-specific packaging, marking, or barcoding requirements. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the project site, with final approval resting with the City of Lawrence, which reserves the right to cancel or reject non-conforming work. Contract clauses cover insurance, indemnification, termination, and compliance with applicable standards, while detailed instructions govern proposal submission procedures, formats, and deadlines through the City’s eProcurement portal. Overall, the contract aims to deliver resilient, FEMA-compliant emergency shelters that significantly bolster Lawrence’s community safety and homeless support services.
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Place of Performance
KS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
