5th Street & Leavenworth Street Pedestrian Improvements - Manhattan, KS

The City of Manhattan, Kansas is requesting sealed bids for the 5th Street & Leavenworth Street Pedestrian Improvements project, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and is hosting a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting on August 20 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses complete intersection reconstruction at North 5th Street and Leavenworth Street, including approximately 1,256 square yards of concrete pavement, 364 square yards of sidewalk, 466 linear feet of 15-inch and 24-inch storm sewer, approximately 4,000 square yards of asphalt mill and overlay from North Juliette Avenue to North 4th Street, signage and pavement markings, permanent sod installation, removal and reassembly of an existing limestone wall, and 800 linear feet of 8-inch water line with associated water services, valving, and fire hydrants. The project is identified under reference numbers PD2102, WA2610, and ST2611.

Work completion for PD2102 and WA2610 is required by March 1, 2027, with final project completion by April 12, 2027. The early project start date is September 30, 2026; the late start date is October 14, 2026. Bidders must comply with all applicable city, state, and federal non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action provisions on public contracts.

Contract documents and project drawings are available through the Drexel Technologies Plan Room at www.drexeltech.com and for public inspection at the City of Manhattan Public Works Department, Engineering Division. Questions should be directed to Karen L. Becker, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer, at karen.becker@cityofmhk.com or (785) 587-4533.