27" Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements to serve Yellowstone Addition

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is soliciting bids for construction services through Solicitation #250256 for 27" Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements to serve the Yellowstone Addition. The procurement is specifically for a public infrastructure project involving the installation of 2,656 linear feet of 27" sanitary sewer pipe, including six standard manholes, two outside drop constructed manholes, various pipe stubs (8", 10", and 27"), and associated site work such as seeding, site clearing, and restoration. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Wichita Procurement Portal by August 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bids being publicly opened at that time. Contractor qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience in similar services, knowledge of industry standards, appropriate bonding and insurance capacity, and registration with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office. The project requires a 5% bid bond and will have a work order issued 30 calendar days after contract award, with a completion timeline of 90 working days from the start date. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive liability insurance, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, and employers liability coverage, with the City of Wichita named as a primary and non-contributory additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves substantial infrastructure construction with multiple line items ranging from unit installations to extensive pipe work. The contract is not a state or federal aid project, which may impact funding and compliance requirements. Potential contractors should note the primary contact for the project is Val Falo, reachable at VFalo@wichita.gov, and located at 455 N Main, 12th Floor, Wichita, KS 67202. Interested parties must carefully review the bid documents, including the detailed bid table and notice to contractors, to understand the full scope of work and submission requirements.