Waste Collection Government Contracts in Kansas
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Kansas.
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Waste Collection in Kansas
Kansas's Waste Collection Services market is highly concentrated: Unknown alone accounts for 50% of the state's 8 active opportunities in Q2 2026, with Unknown, Melvern, Leavenworth collectively representing 88% of all activity. This concentration pattern creates a two-tier market — contractors must establish presence in Unknown to access the majority of deal flow, while the remaining 1 cities offer lower-volume but less competitive opportunities.
Kansas's Waste Collection Services procurement is controlled by a narrow agency base: Department of the Army and Department of Veterans Affairs together account for 82% of all awards worth $16.9M in total obligated spending. This dual-agency dominance means contractors in Kansas must build relationships with both to access the majority of contract dollars. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — NISOU ENTERPRISES INC, VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC, CHP SOLUTIONS LLC — hold 81% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Kansas has 8 open waste collection contract opportunities as of 2026-04-19, with 1 likely recompete identified. Top markets include Unknown, Melvern, Leavenworth.
8
Open Opportunities
1
Likely Recompetes
Department of the Army
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Sources Sought Fort Scott National Cemetery | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Mar 7, 2026 | NONE |
| 67 | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Leavenworth National Cemetery Trash Services | Leavenworth | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Apr 24, 2026 | NONE |
| 61 | Sources Sought Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries Trash Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 19, 2026 | NONE |
| 61 | Sources Sought Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 19, 2026 | NONE |
| 61 | Sources Sought Leavenworth National Cemetery Trash Services | — | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | Feb 28, 2026 | NONE |
| 60 | Solid Waste Recycling | Manhattan | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.USDA ARS AFM APD | May 4, 2026 | — |
| — | Melvern Lake Refuse Services | Melvern | DEPT OF DEFENSE | Mar 16, 2026 | SBA |
| — | Melvern Lake Refuse Services | Melvern | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN.ENDIST KANSAS CITY.W071 ENDIST KANSAS CITY | Mar 16, 2026 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | CORECIVIC, INC. | Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 | high |
Across Kansas, waste collection opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 8 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Melvern, Leavenworth.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | 47 | $12.6M |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 25 | $1.2M |
| Department of the Air Force | 6 | $2.3M |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 6 | $270K |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | 4 | $531K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Kansas
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 4 |
| Melvern | 2 |
| Leavenworth | 1 |
| Manhattan | 1 |
| Fort Leavenworth | 0 |
| PRAIRIE VLG | 0 |
| Kansas City | 0 |
| New Century | 0 |
| Perry | 0 |
| Sylvan Grove | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many waste collection contracts are there in Kansas?
Kansas has 8 active federal waste collection opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for waste collection contracts in Kansas?
Unknown, Melvern, Leavenworth are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top waste collection contractors in Kansas?
The leading incumbent vendors include NISOU ENTERPRISES INC, VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC, CHP SOLUTIONS LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do waste collection contracts come up for rebid in Kansas?
Most waste collection contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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RecompeteIQ. (2026). Waste Collection Government Contracts in Kansas. Retrieved 2026-04-19, from https://recompeteiq.com/state/ks/solid-waste-collection
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RecompeteIQ. "Waste Collection Government Contracts in Kansas." Accessed 2026-04-19. https://recompeteiq.com/state/ks/solid-waste-collection.
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