151st Street West and US 54 (Kellogg) Waterline Extension

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is soliciting bids for a waterline extension project involving construction services for the Public Works & Utilities Department. The project, designated as the 151st Street West and US 54 (Kellogg) Waterline Extension, requires the installation of approximately 3,321 linear feet of water infrastructure, including 12-inch PVC pipe, directional drill pipe, and pipes with steel casing. Key deliverables include site clearing, pipe installation, valve assemblies, air release assemblies, fire hydrant assemblments, and associated restoration work. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in similar construction services and demonstrate understanding of industry standards. Electronic sealed bids are due on January 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. through the City of Wichita's Procurement Portal, with the project to be completed within 60 working days from the start date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with final determination by the City Council in case of tied bids.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office and currently licensed by the City of Wichita or the State of Kansas. The procurement requires a 5% bid bond and subsequent performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract value. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, comprehensive automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers' liability coverage. While no specific budget range was provided, the project involves significant infrastructure investment, with the bid table detailing various line items for pipe installation, valve assemblies, and site restoration. The project involves coordination with multiple utility companies and requires a Highway Permit from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), indicating a complex municipal infrastructure enhancement initiative.