ASR Phase 3 Recharge Basins

The City of Wichita, Kansas is requesting sealed bids for construction of new recharge basins, a well house, and recharge metering and piping at the M09 and M15 well sites under RFB #260221, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's Procurement Portal. The project is funded in part by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and is subject to Buy America Preference requirements for Infrastructure Projects and applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200.

Scope includes site clearing, mobilization, unclassified excavation of approximately 63,038 cubic yards, channel lining, and concrete paving. Work must be completed within 175 working days from the date of issuance of the work order, which will be issued 20 calendar days after contract award. Bidders must have a minimum of three years' experience in similar services and be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's office.

Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with the Board of Bids and Contracts making recommendations to City Council. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or annual bid bond prior to bid opening and provide performance and labor-and-material payment bonds, each in the amount of 100% of contract value. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million each occurrence), Workers' Compensation at statutory requirements, Employers Liability ($1 million each accident), Pollution Liability ($1 million each claim / $1 million annual aggregate), and Umbrella Liability ($7 million each claim / $7 million annual aggregate). The City of Wichita must be added as primary and non-contributory additional insured on general commercial and automobile liability coverages, with the Certificate of Insurance due within 10 days of award notification.

Questions affecting bid items and quantities are due by noon Tuesday prior to bid opening; clarification-only questions are due by noon Wednesday prior to opening. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following bid opening. All prices must be free of duties and federal, state, and local taxes unless otherwise imposed by governmental bodies.