Great Lakes Lead Business Recruitment Consultant

The Kansas Department of Commerce is issuing a competitive solicitation to engage a qualified vendor to serve as the Senior Regional Director for the Great Lakes Region, leading the Business Recruitment team. The contract, designated as EVT0010550, is a fixed-price arrangement with an estimated value between 50,000 and 150,000 dollars, covering an initial period from the award date through December 31, 2028, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The scope involves managing client portfolios, identifying suitable properties and incentives, and coordinating efforts to attract new business investments to Kansas. Bidders are required to submit detailed technical and cost proposals by November 26, 2025, with separate sealed or electronic submissions, including comprehensive information on qualifications, experience, methodology, and references. The contract emphasizes compliance with Kansas state laws, procurement policies, and specific certifications such as tax clearance, immigration reform, and anti-discrimination statutes. The contractual framework incorporates the State of Kansas Contractual Provisions Attachment (Form DA-146a, Rev. 07-19), which prevails over conflicting terms and mandates adherence to statutory and regulatory clauses covering nondiscrimination, environmental protection, payment terms (Net 30), governing law (Kansas), and termination rights. The agreement stipulates that all work must meet industry standards and applicable codes, with the contractor responsible for quality control and correction of defective work. The contract does not specify inspection or acceptance locations explicitly but assigns responsibility for quality assurance to the contractor, with final acceptance resting with the State. Administrative procedures include detailed instructions for proposal formatting, labeling, and submission, with a focus on separate technical and cost volumes, proper identification, and timely delivery either electronically or via courier. The agreement also incorporates mandatory representations and certifications related to business status, conflict of interest disclosures, off-shore work approval, and compliance with federal laws such as Section 889 regarding telecommunications equipment. Overall, the contract emphasizes a comprehensive compliance regime, clear administrative procedures, and a performance-oriented scope aimed at strengthening Kansas’s economic development efforts in the designated region.