Jacobs is seeking qualified design/build firms interested in participating in Amtrak’s nationwide projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) economic-stimulus package. Capital grants have been awarded to construct, renovate, repair and/or upgrade properties for Amtrak and other railroad owners throughout the United States.

The Design/Builder will be responsible for completing the design requirements (typically at 30% or more) and self performing and/or subcontracting the work through construction close-out.

Projects include, but are not limited to, utility and right-of-way upgrades, station construction and restoration, security, fire and life safety enhancements, and station access and mobility improvements.

In support of small and minority-owned businesses, Jacobs and Amtrak will set individual goals for significant levels of small and disadvantaged business enterprise participation, and contract projects to create jobs that will further economic recovery and provide long-term benefits.

For specific project opportunities, please visit Amtrak’s web site at http://procurement.amtrak.com

Or Jacobs’ web site at http://www.jacobs.com/amtrak.aspx?id=6020.

While the United Way of Wyandotte County has raised over $2 million during its fundraising campaign, the organization will extend its campaign in order to hit its goal of $2.4 million.

A celebration lunch will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Jack Reardon Convention Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“We will continue to work and do what is needed to meet the growing need in our community,” said Wendell Maddox, President and CEO, United Way of Wyandotte County. “This community has shown its generosity over the years, and I have faith that by continuing to work together, we will meet the needs in Wyandotte County.”  

A silent auction at the event. Donations from local businesses such as Proctor & Gamble, Trave Benefits by Design, Show Me Shooters Indoor Range, Legends 14 Theaters, Sunflower Hills Golf COurse, Hilton Garden, Gold's Gym and Rainbow Brushless Car Wash.

Jennifer Jo Cobb will host the event. Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Superintendent Jill Shackelford and United Auto Workers Local 31 President Jeff Manning are the co-chairs for the event.

“We’re celebrating progress and thanking all of our supporters, but by no means are we done campaigning. We’ve raised $2 million, and we’re determined to reach our stretch goal of $2.4 million by extending the campaign in order to meet our community’s needs,” Shackelford said. “We need everyone who is able to make a contribution to please consider doing so.”

The event is opened to the public. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling the United Way at (913) 371-3674.

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DIVISION A – BIDDERS REQUIREMENTS
INVITATION TO BID
GLANVILLE TOWER – K1-17
CONTRACT #09-02-17

Notice is hereby given that Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority will receive bids for interior modernization which includes but not is limited to Demolition, General Construction, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical, for 36 apartments plus common areas (3 floors) located at Glanville Tower, 730 Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas.

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.  Bids shall be addressed to the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority at 1124 N. 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101 and clearly labeled with the words:

GLANVILLE TOWER – K1-17
PHASE ONE
“BID DOCUMENTS”
NAME OF BIDDER
DATE AND TIME OF OPENING

Proposals will be opened and read publicly at that time.  All bids shall be made in accordance with the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS section of the Project Manual.  No bids will be received after the time and date stated above.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

 A Pre-bid Conference will be held at the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority office on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 10:00 A.M.

PREVAILING WAGE

The Prevailing Wage shall be paid by contractors and subcontractors on this project, as scheduled in the Project Manual.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Contract Documents may be obtained by telephoning LaTona Architects, (816) 471-0044.

A deposit of $100.00, payable to the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority, is required and is fully refundable upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition, and within 12 days of the bid opening.

Minorities and Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to apply.
 

INVITATION TO BID
KCKHA Contract #09-04-04

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Kansas is seeking qualified companies to bid on providing replacement of fire alarm and emergency notification systems at high-rises indicated; as well as integrating existing fire alarm and emergency notification systems from multiple high-rise locations seamlessly back to one monitoring point.

•    K1-4, Wyandotte Tower, 915 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas.
•    K1-24 Plaza Tower, 1200 N. 75th Place, Kansas City Kansas.

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST, December 1, 2009 at the Housing Authority’s administration office, at 1124 North 9th Street in Kansas City, Kansas.  Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

Bid packages will be available from Davidson & Associates, Inc., 10955 Lowell Avenue, Suite 1025, Overland Park, KS, 66210-2389; starting November 16th, 2009.  Email juliebiersmith@davidsonassociatesinc.com  to reserve a set.  A refundable deposit of $100.00 will be required per set.  Check shall be made out to Housing Authority of Kansas City, Kansas.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. CST, November 18, 2009, in the Housing Authority’s main conference room.

This project is federally funded and subject to all applicable regulations.  Prevailing wage must be paid as scheduled in the Project Manual.  The Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any and all bids or requests for additional information from any bidder.

Questions regarding the Invitation to Bid should be addressed in writing to: Ms. Lori Desko, Modernization Secretary, Housing Authority of Kansas City, Kansas, 1124 North 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.  Minorities and WOB are encouraged to bid.
 

DIVISION A – BIDDERS REQUIREMENTS
INVITATION TO BID
GLANVILLE TOWER – K1-17
CONTRACT #09-02-17

Notice is hereby given that Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority will receive bids for interior modernization which includes but not is limited to Demolition, General Construction, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical, for 36 apartments plus common areas (3 floors) located at Glanville Tower, 730 Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas.

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.  Bids shall be addressed to the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority at 1124 N. 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101 and clearly labeled with the words:

GLANVILLE TOWER – K1-17
PHASE ONE
“BID DOCUMENTS”
NAME OF BIDDER
DATE AND TIME OF OPENING

Proposals will be opened and read publicly at that time.  All bids shall be made in accordance with the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS section of the Project Manual.  No bids will be received after the time and date stated above.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

 A Pre-bid Conference will be held at the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority office on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 10:00 A.M.

PREVAILING WAGE

The Prevailing Wage shall be paid by contractors and subcontractors on this project, as scheduled in the Project Manual.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Contract Documents may be obtained by telephoning LaTona Architects, (816) 471-0044.

A deposit of $100.00, payable to the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority, is required and is fully refundable upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition, and within 12 days of the bid opening.

Minorities and Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to apply.
 

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Kansas is interested in the purchase of existing apartments or multi family developments that are currently or will be for sale in Wyandotte County. 

Written proposals will be received in person, or through the mail, until 5:00 p.m., CST, on November 19, 2009, at the Housing Authority’s administration office, located at 1124 North 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas.  The selection process for an apartment or multi family development for possible purchase will consider the information and criteria listed in the Request For Proposals (RFP).  The Housing Authority reserves athe right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any informality in the proposals. 

A copy of the RFP, which contains the instructions for submitting proposals, is available at the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority Modernization Department at 1124 North 9th Street, Kansas City Kansas 66101.

Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Mr. Anthony Shomin, Modernization Coordinator at (913) 279-3436 or by email at tshomin@kckha.org
 

The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Kansas is interested in the purchase of existing apartments or multi family developments that are currently or will be for sale in Wyandotte County. 

Written proposals will be received in person, or through the mail, until 5:00 p.m., CST, on November 19, 2009, at the Housing Authority’s administration office, located at 1124 North 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas.  The selection process for an apartment or multi family development for possible purchase will consider the information and criteria listed in the Request For Proposals (RFP).  The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any informality in the proposals. 

A copy of the RFP, which contains the instructions for submitting proposals, is available at the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority Modernization Department at 1124 North 9th Street, Kansas City Kansas 66101.

Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Mr. Anthony Shomin, Modernization Coordinator at (913) 279-3436 or by email at tshomin@kckha.org
 

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KS) will help present World War II veteran Raymond Schrader with the French Legion of Honor award, the highest distinction France bestows upon those who served in battles.

Moore, along with French Liaison Officer Col. Jean-Claude Brejot and Brigadier Gen. Alex Duckworth, will make the presentation next Monday at the Kansas National Guard Armory at 100 S. 20th St. in KCK.

Ceremonies are set to begin at 11 a.m.

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Low-Income Subsidy Enrollment event next Tuesday.

The event will be held at 1300 N. 78th Street, Suite 100, in Kansas City, Kan., from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To qualify for the program, annual income must be limited to to $16,245 for an individual or $21,855 for a married couple living together. Resources must also be limited to $12,510 to $25,010.

According to the agency, 1,448 eligible Wyandotte County residents are not enrolled in the program, which could provide nearly $4,000 in financial assistance on prescription drugs. The program would allow residents to pay no more than $2.40 for each generic drug or $6 for a brand name drug.

To make an appointment, call (913) 573-8531.