Arrowhead Truss Mains Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

The City of Olathe, Kansas, acting through Johnson County, is soliciting sealed bids for the Arrowhead Truss Mains Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project (Project No. 1-R-003-23), a construction and infrastructure rehabilitation procurement. The scope of work encompasses the installation of 7,520 linear feet of 8-inch cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner, installation of 170 six-inch lateral liners extending 5 feet into lateral connections, provision of means of access to manholes located in backyards, contractor-provided bypass pumping services, and comprehensive restoration of all disturbed facilities including sod, fencing, curb, and sidewalk. The project is located in Olathe along Arrowhead Circle, Arrowhead Drive, Kenwood Street, Kiowa Drive, Mohawk Circle, Mohawk Drive, and Taylor Drive. Contractors must demonstrate capability in sanitary sewer rehabilitation, CIPP installation, and project management, with responsibility for all costs related to cleaning, inspection, bypass pumping, and restoration work. The contract requires substantial completion within 150 days from the notice to proceed and final completion within 180 days, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for failure to meet either milestone. Electronic sealed bids must be submitted via https://olatheks.bonfirehub.com no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on March 26, 2026, with public opening to follow online. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid must accompany all proposals, with the original copy submitted to the Engineer within 48 hours of bid opening, and successful bidders must furnish performance and maintenance bonds (two-year coverage from final acceptance) and statutory payment bonds, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract price.

The procurement documents do not identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. Contractors are required to submit detailed construction schedules, progress reports, shop drawings, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection documentation for approval before and after lining installation, with a preconstruction conference to be held prior to work commencement. The City of Olathe retains tax-exempt status for materials and services; all purchases must utilize the City's tax exemption certificate with tax savings passed through to the Owner. The contract includes an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $75,000 that must be bid at that exact amount and may be used at the Owner's discretion for quantity overruns or change order items. While a specific total contract value is not disclosed in the available documents, the inclusion of the $75,000 contingency allowance and the scope of work involving over 7,500 linear feet of pipe installation and restoration suggests a substantial project budget, though prospective bidders should review the full specification documents for detailed pricing guidance and cost assumptions.