Kyle Willis is a Buyer. Kyle is associated with 52 contracts. Activity spans Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing, Support Activities for Forestry, and Landscaping Services.
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Solicitation RFB-14DPW-1817 is a request for bids issued by the City of Indianapolis and Marion County Purchasing Division to establish one or more term contracts for the supply of traffic sign hardware. The scope of work includes the procurement of various commodities such as street name sign brackets, overhead span wire brackets, traffic channelizer posts and bases, stainless banding, aluminum flat bars, and cantilever arms. The initial contract term is two years with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement. Award will be granted to the overall lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, though the City reserves the right to split the award between multiple vendors.
Bids must be submitted by October 15, 2026, via the OpenGov online portal or delivered as hard copies to the City County Purchasing Division. Required documentation includes a price sheet, bid acknowledgement form, affidavit of non-collusion, and a U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification. The contract mandates a minimum one-year warranty from the date of acceptance and allows for a maximum price increase of 5 percent via an escalator clause if market conditions dictate. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving a properly itemized invoice via check, purchasing card, or ACH, provided a valid purchase order number is present. All goods must meet OSHA standards and DP200 bases must be MUTCD compliant.
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County, through the Department of Public Works, is soliciting proposals under RFP-14DPW-1831 for specialized Fleet Management Consulting Services. The objective is to optimize a fleet of approximately 5,200 vehicles to reduce costs and improve service delivery. The anticipated contract duration is one year, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement. The project is structured into three phases: Phase I focuses on data and triage through fleet inventory validation and operational baseline assessments; Phase II involves creating a fleet management strategic plan, including a ten-year replacement plan and FMIS requirements evaluation; and Phase III centers on establishing succession, governance, and policy frameworks.
Proposals are due by 12:00 pm on October 2, 2026, and must be submitted via the procurement portal. Vendors are required to provide a cost proposal with pricing identified by project phase, including hourly rates and a total fixed price for each deliverable. Key compliance requirements include the submission of a nepotism disclosure form, proof of financial solvency, and adherence to E-Verify provisions. Evaluation will consider the most advantageous proposal, with a specific scoring weight of 10 percent allocated to MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE participation plans. The resulting agreement will be a professional services contract requiring the contractor to maintain good standing with governmental agencies and adhere to strict confidentiality and non-discrimination standards.
IndianaIN,
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Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Department of Public Works is soliciting quotes under RFQ-14DPW-1834 for a Crane Body Upfit for a Ford F-550 Service Truck. The City will provide the vehicle, and the contractor is responsible for the complete upfit, which must meet or exceed the specifications of a Knapheide KMT1-11R 11 Ft. Crane Body or an approved equal. Key technical requirements include an AutoCrane HC-7 rating, specific hydraulic systems, LED lighting, and a master lock system. All work must comply with current OSHA and ANSI standards, with strict requirements for electrical soldering, the use of auto-reset circuit breakers, and screw-in grease fittings.
The submission deadline is September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with quotes submitted via the OpenGov portal or delivered in hard copy to the City County Purchasing Division. To avoid being deemed non-responsive, vendors must be licensed Indiana motor vehicle dealers and provide a completed nepotism form, official manufacturer literature, warranty statements, and a U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification. The contract is a term agreement with no bid or performance bonds required, though it includes liquidated damages of 25 dollars per day per unit for delivery delays. Awarded vendors must adhere to minority and women business enterprise participation goals and accept payment via check, purchasing card, or ACH.
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Department of Public Works is soliciting quotes under RFQ-14DPW-1835 for a Lube Body Upfit for a Ford F-550 Service Truck. The project requires the contractor to supply and install a Lube Body, specifically a Knapheide KLT-5084-F or an approved equal, featuring a 138 inch by 95.87 inch platform, six underbody storage compartments, a curbside front above-body storage compartment, a rear reel cabinet, and an Ecco 510 backup alarm. The City will provide the new Ford F-550 Super Duty 4 x 2 Truck, and the contractor must ensure all assemblies meet current manufacturing, OSHA, and ANSI standards. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days after receipt of a valid order to the IFS Facility in Indianapolis, with pricing based on FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.
The contract is a term agreement where the award will be made to the apparent low bidder who meets all responsiveness and responsibility requirements. To be considered responsive, vendors must submit all required documentation, including the U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, and official manufacturer literature. Failure to clearly initial each specification agreement cell may result in a non-responsive bid. The agreement includes a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor, liquidated damages of 25 dollars per day per unit for delivery delays, and a termination clause allowing for cause or convenience with ten calendar days written notice. Quotes must be submitted via the online supplier portal by September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County, through the Purchasing Division, has issued Request for Qualifications RFQual-14DPW-2026-2 for the Indianapolis-Marion County Long-Range Transportation Plan, titled Moving Indy Forward. The objective is to engage a consultant or team to develop a resilient, data-informed transportation strategy for 2028, replacing the 2018 Indy Moves plan. The scope of work includes an existing conditions analysis, needs assessment, a new thoroughfare plan, and a fiscally constrained capital improvement program for 2027-2037, along with project prioritization and related community engagement. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2026, with a final submittal deadline of September 25, 2026.
The selected contractor must adhere to a professional services agreement that mandates specific insurance coverages, including one million dollars each for Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability. The agreement requires compliance with E-Verify for employment and prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. Contractors must certify they have no adverse determinations regarding wage theft or payroll fraud within the last three years and are not debarred from federal or state assistance programs. Payment is processed via check, purchasing card, or ACH within thirty days of receiving an itemized invoice. The contract also includes strict confidentiality obligations regarding work products and a one-year post-employment restriction for staff involved in the solicitation.
Solicitation RFB-14DPW-1811, issued by the City of Indianapolis and Marion County Department of Public Works, seeks bids for a term contract for the supply and installation of wood fiber surfacing material for various playground areas. The contract has an initial term of two years from the date of execution, with the possibility of renewal for a period not exceeding the original term. The scope of work includes two primary delivery scenarios: blowing mulch into playgrounds to a minimum non-compacted depth of two inches, and delivery-only services where mulch is placed in piles for volunteer spreading. The material must consist of American hardwoods containing less than 5% bark, leaves, and twigs, and must be ASTM 1292 certified, with further conformance required for ASTM F1951 and ASTM F2075.
Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 3, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal or as hard copies delivered to the City County Purchasing Division. The award will be based on the overall lowest responsive and responsible bid, though the City reserves the right to split the award between multiple vendors. While no bid or performance bonds are required, bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit, nepotism disclosure, and documentation regarding minority and women business enterprise participation. Payment will be made via check, purchasing card, or ACH at the city's discretion. The contractor must be in good standing with the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis and must adhere to OSHA safety standards and non-discrimination policies.
The Department of Public Works in Indiana is soliciting bids for Quick Build Materials under solicitation number RFB-14DPW-1829. The response deadline is August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Primary contact for this procurement is Procurement Manager Alison Sigman, with secondary support provided by Buyer Kyle Willis.
Vendors may submit bids electronically or via hard copy. Physical bids must be delivered to the City County Purchasing Division at 200 E. Washington Street, Room 1522, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Bids are due by 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the closing date in Room 1522, though they will be accepted in Room 1560 from 9:31 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. opening time.
