2025 Sidewalk Construction Project

The City of Olathe, Kansas is seeking qualified contractors for the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Project located in Johnson County, with bids due on August 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. local time through an online submission portal. The project encompasses comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including installation of approximately 1,149 square yards of concrete sidewalks (both 4-inch and 6-inch thick), six sidewalk ramps meeting ADA requirements, driveway replacements totaling 558 square yards, and 683 linear feet of curb and guter replacement. Key deliverables include precise construction on multiple streets including W Virginia Lane, E Cedar Street, S Ocheltree Street, S Emma Street, and S Annie Street, with specific technical requirements involving KCMMB4K concrete, utility coordination, and strict adherence to City of Olathe Technical Specifications. Contractors must complete the project within 45 days of contract commencement, with substantial completion required within 60 days, and will face liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays. Required qualifications include maintaining working hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and statutory bonds, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive project elements including all construction staking, traffic control per MUTCD standards, and material testing compliance, with a mandatory two-year warranty on all work. The project includes an Owner's Contingency Allowance for potential quantity overages and additional work items, with payment structured as 95% progress payments and 5% retainage until substantial completion, which then increases to 97%. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves significant infrastructure investment across multiple city streets. Contractors must coordinate with multiple utility providers including Atmos Energy, Evergy, AT&T, Comcast, and Google Fiber for potential relocations and adjustments. The city maintains a tax-exempt status and will provide tax exemption certificates, with contractors required to pass all tax savings to the owner.