Description
The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking a qualified insurance vendor to provide comprehensive collection property insurance covering roughly 118,771 artifacts across permanent, loan, and third‑party collections. The contract runs from the award date through December 31 2027 with an option to renew for two additional one‑year periods. Bidders must be registered with the State of Kansas, submit a bid by 2:00 PM CST on November 3 2026, and provide required certifications (tax clearance, immigration, anti‑boycott, etc.). The insurance must meet specified limits of liability and deductibles for various collection categories and locations (permanent, loan, in‑transit, and property of others).
• Scope: Provide statewide property insurance for museum and archaeology collections (≈118,771 items).
• Coverage limits: $10k–$250k per item category, with $500–$1,000 deductibles.
• Contract period: Award date through 12/31/2027, with two optional 12‑month renewals.
• Mandatory bidder registration with Kansas State before bid deadline.
• Submission: Email to [email protected] (or hand‑deliver) by 2:00 PM CST, Nov 3 2026.
• Required documents: Signed bid, tax clearance, IRCA certification, sexual‑harassment policy, anti‑boycott certification, etc.
• No bid guarantee required; electronic payment via EFT.