Topeka

Supplier Diversity in Kansas

Kansas Procurement, Contracts & Purchasing Opportunities

State of Kansas 

The mission of Procurement and Contracts is to promote the use and development of processes which serve the best interests of the State of Kansas and its citizens, along with fostering broad based competition together with fair and equal treatment for all entities involved in the procurement process.

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City of Topeka

The Contracts and Procurement Division is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services used by all City Departments.

Small Purchases Not Exceeding $1,999.99

To the greatest extent practical, quotations shall be solicited from more than one qualified bidder to enhance competition. Purchasing requirements shall not be split in order to circumvent competitive bidding. City staff can also use their city issued purchasing card for small purchases.

Open Market Purchase $2,000.00 through $10,000.00

All purchases initiated on purchasing requisitions that are estimated to be $2,000.00 or more, but not exceeding an aggregate amount of $10,000.00, shall be purchased according to the Open Market Purchasing Procedure, which is the responsible City staff member providing quotes received to the Buyer in Contracts and Procurement for review and approval of the purchase.

This procedure shall encourage, to the greatest extent practical, competition by obtaining at least three (3) telephone or written quotations. This procedure shall encourage, to the greatest extent practical, competition for expanding business opportunities with Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses.

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Shawnee County

Due to Covid-19, we are no longer accepting bids via mail. All bids must be submitted through this online portal. Please register if you wish to submit a bid.

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Topeka Public Schools

Contractors are encouraged to utilize disadvantaged business enterprises, also known as minority-owned and women owned business enterprises, as subcontractors and suppliers.

When assessing bid responses for construction, alteration, or repairs under $20,000 the Board of Education will view inclusion of disadvantaged business enterprises, also known as minority-owned and women owned business enterprises, as subcontractors and suppliers as a positive factor in awarding the contract

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City of Wichita

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield – Kansas

As a subcontractor of federal health care programs, we actively promote the growth of diverse-owned businesses through our supplier diversity program.

Our commitment to supplier diversity involves creating opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, all while fostering a competitive environment.

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Evergy

Light Source:
Light Source Is a mentoring program that seeks to nurture emerging minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses in the community. evergy.com/supplierdiversity

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