Due to a publication error by the Leader and Times, the Kismet Public Library Foundation Board of Directors has extended the date for interested contractors to file sealed bids for the Kismet Public Library building project. Please note the updated Invitation to Bid.

Kismet Public Library

Invitation to Bid

The Kismet Public Library Foundation Board of Kismet, Kansas, will accept sealed bids for the construction of a Kismet Public Library building. To bid the project, you must be a licensed contractor with Seward County. All contractors and subcontractors that work on the project must also be licensed with Seward County. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond following the award of contract. Such bond will be required at contract signing.

Specifications are available at the current Kismet Public Library, 503 Main St., Kismet, KS 67859. Any questions regarding the specifications shall be addressed in writing to the Kismet Public Foundation Board at Kismet Public Library, PO Box 66, Kismet, Kansas 67859, or by email at foundation@kismetlibrary.info no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Sealed bids will be received at Kismet Public Library, 503 Main Street or PO Box 66, Kismet, KS 67859, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read. The envelope should be plainly marked “Kismet Public Library.”  Bids received after the scheduled time will be returned unopened.

The building will be an approximately 6,000 square foot library facility on Main Street in Kismet, Kansas, and will include a safe room/storm shelter.

Solicitations from qualified minority and women owned businesses, firms, and individuals are encouraged by the Kismet Public Library Foundation Board. This encouragement does not infer preference and all solicitations will be evaluated equally.

The Kismet Public Library Foundation Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, the right to waive any or all irregularities therein, and the right to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Kismet Public Library.

Kismet Public Library

Invitation to Bid

The Kismet Public Library Foundation Board of Kismet, Kansas, will accept sealed bids for the construction of a Kismet Public Library building. To bid the project, you must be a licensed contractor with Seward County. All contractors and subcontractors that work on the project must also be licensed with Seward County. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond following the award of contract. Such bond will be required at contract signing.

Specifications are available at the current Kismet Public Library, 503 Main St., Kismet, KS 67859. Any questions regarding the specifications shall be addressed in writing to the Kismet Public Foundation Board at Kismet Public Library, PO Box 66, Kismet, Kansas 67859, or by email at foundation@kismetlibrary.info no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Sealed bids will be received at Kismet Public Library, 503 Main Street or PO Box 66, Kismet, KS 67859, until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read. The envelope should be plainly marked “Kismet Public Library.”  Bids received after the scheduled time will be returned unopened.

The building will be an approximately 6,000 square foot library facility on Main Street in Kismet, Kansas, and will include a safe room/storm shelter.

Solicitations from qualified minority and women owned businesses, firms, and individuals are encouraged by the Kismet Public Library Foundation Board. This encouragement does not infer preference and all solicitations will be evaluated equally.

The Kismet Public Library Foundation Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, the right to waive any or all irregularities therein, and the right to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Kismet Public Library.

Benefit Dinner

Friday, March 25, 2022

Hosted by

Kismet Public Library and

Kismet Public Library Foundation

Kismet Pavilion

Dinner served from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Dine In or Carry Out

Menu

Pancakes

(regular, blueberry, and chocolate chip)

Sausage

Fruit

Drink

Sign up for door prizes and pick up your free gift!

Your donation will benefit the Kismet Public Library Foundation Building Fund.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Kismet Pavilion (Following Gingerbread House activity)

Lunch served from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Carry-out meals only

Free-will Donation

Help us meet our overall goal for our building project! Your donation to the Kismet Public Library Foundation building fund will be doubled, thanks to a matching grant from a generous donor!