The City of invites qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive tax burden study for evaluating the total tax burden on both individual households and businesses. The study will assess tax fairness, effective tax rates, tax distribution, historical trends, and the potential impacts of alternative tax policy scenarios. The selected consultant will compare tax burden with peer municipalities and cities, analyze equity and competitiveness, and provide findings, recommendations, and presentations to City leadership.
Kansas City, Missouri is soliciting proposals for medical immigration examinations and refugee medical screening services. Services will support immigrant and refugee community members seeking certain visas, adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, and other immigration benefits. The work must comply with the terms and conditions of this RFP.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking highly qualified, mission-driven development partners to join a pre-qualified pool of developers that will be eligible to compete for future residential redevelopment opportunities throughout the city.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $400,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA, BuyBoard, and the Kansas City Regional Purchasing Cooperative; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, and the Kansas City Regional Purchasing Cooperative) and allows piggybacking. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Kansas City Contracts
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CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Kansas City
Effective: Jan 29, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work (Exhibit C) details the implementation project for Teller software for the City of Kansas City, MO, provided by Can/Am Technologies, Inc. It outlines the scope of professional services, with a fixed price of $273,680, alongside estimated travel costs of $16,725 and hardware options totaling $12,242. SaaS licensing costs are covered under a separate agreement. The project encompasses planning, configuration, integration, training, and go-live support, with project management estimated for a 12-month duration.
FAIRFAX IMAGING INC DBA FAIRFAX SOFTWARE at City of Kansas City
Effective: Nov 3, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Contract for Citywide Cashiering Products and Services is between Kansas City, Missouri and Fairfax Imaging, Inc. (dba Fairfax Software). It covers the provision of cloud-based cashiering software, including implementation services and hardware, as well as an annual SaaS subscription. The initial term of the contract is from November 3, 2025, to November 2, 2026, with options for up to five additional one-year renewals.
CITYBASE INC at City of Kansas City
Effective: Sep 13, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is an Agreement between the City of Oakland and CityBase, Inc. for Information Technology Products and Related Services, specifically a Point of Sale Cashiering Solution and Online Payment Solutions. The contract, effective September 13, 2024, and ending June 30, 2029, outlines the provision of hardware and software as a service (HW&SaaS). Compensation for services will not exceed $1,031,391, with detailed annual fees for software and hardware, along with variable transaction-based fees.
CITYBASE INC at City of Kansas City
Effective: Jan 23, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as an Authorized Signature page for a proposal submitted by CityBase Inc. to the City of Kansas City, Missouri, in response to an RFP. It contains legal certifications by Jas Saraw, SVP of Sales for CityBase Inc., confirming authority, agreement to terms, and a commitment not to withdraw the proposal for 90 days from the signature date of January 23, 2025. The document also includes an audit trail of the e-signature process.
CanAm Technologies Inc. at City of Kansas City
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Software as a Service Agreement between Can/Am Technologies Inc. and the City of Kansas City, Missouri, grants the client a license to use the Teller software, a web-based system for managing point-of-sale processes, revenue intake, cashiering, balancing, and reconciliation. The agreement covers the scope of services, license terms, annual SaaS fees, support services, professional services, and service level commitments. The initial term is one year, subject to annual renewal.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Kansas City
Kansas City Council Marked Docket
Date: Apr 24, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The council adopted resolutions declaring Take Your Kid to Work Day, honoring John Sharp for his public service, and celebrating the 25th anniversary of Denim Day while recognizing the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOSCA). Additionally, the council approved the appointment of successor directors to the Flintlock Shoppes, Old Foundation, and Landing Mall Community Improvement Districts.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jan 9, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the achievement of an AA credit rating and commending the Finance Department. Key actions included authorizing a pre-development agreement with Evergy, Inc. for a solar photovoltaic project at the airport, approving amendments to the city code regarding fund balance and reserve policy, and adopting the annual budget development schedule for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Safety & Emergency Services Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Mar 26, 2014Type: Meeting mention
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Frequently asked questions
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Kansas City?
The City of Kansas City's Procurement Services Division within the General Services Department manages purchasing, and KC BizCare assists vendors with outreach and onboarding. Contact information and vendor assistance resources are published on the City's Procurement Services landing page.
Where does City of Kansas City post bids and RFPs?
The City of Kansas City posts non‑construction solicitations on Bonfire, posts construction bids on the City Online Contract Advertising System / KCMO Plan Room, and uses DemandStar for notifications. Vendors must register on the appropriate portal to view and submit responses.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Kansas City?
Vendors register for non‑construction opportunities via the City of Kansas City's Bonfire portal; KC BizCare provides registration guidance, and DemandStar supplies notification services. Registration links and step‑by‑step guidance are available on the City's Procurement Services pages.
The committee received a presentation regarding the upcoming National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) conference, covering details on the host city, community forum opportunities, scholarship programs, and conference sessions. The Traffic Division provided a performance update involving traffic citation statistics, seat belt compliance trends, DUI checkpoint results, and the status of red light enforcement. Additionally, a regional traffic fatality report was presented, which highlighted the significant impact of seat belt usage in preventing fatal and severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents.
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What products and services does City of Kansas City procure?
The City of Kansas City procures non‑construction commodities and services—furniture, vehicles, office supplies, IT systems, landscaping, and consulting—and construction projects such as roadwork, water‑main replacement, renovations, and new construction. These procurement categories are listed on the City's procurement landing page.
Does City of Kansas City use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Kansas City participates in cooperative purchasing and lists cooperative vehicles such as BuyBoard and OMNIA Partners on its bid opportunities page. Vendors can reference those cooperative contracts when offering cooperative pricing to the City.
What procurement requirements does City of Kansas City publish for vendors?
The City of Kansas City requires vendors to review each solicitation for required forms and terms; solicitations commonly specify insurance, licensing/registration, scope/specifications, pricing, and submission instructions. Required documents and templates are attached to each posted solicitation on the City's portals.
How does City of Kansas City approve procurement contracts and awards?
After an RFP closes, the City of Kansas City evaluates proposals for compliance and scores proposals using the solicitation's stated criteria; a recommendation for award is advanced for formal approval before suppliers are notified.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Kansas City?
City of Kansas City publishes procurement policies, standard terms, 'How To Do Business' guidance, and CREO certification resources on the Procurement Services Division web pages. Vendors should consult those pages for policy details and certification instructions.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Kansas City use?
The City of Kansas City administers M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) and SLBE (Small Local Business Enterprise) programs through CREO. CREO manages M/WBE certification, maintains a directory, and assigns participation goals for non‑construction contracts over $160,000 and construction contracts over $300,000.
