Cedar Creek Trail - Phase 3

The Cedar Creek Trail - Phase 3 is a local infrastructure project procured by the City of Olathe, Kansas Infrastructure Department Engineering Division, located in Johnson County. The project involves constructing 0.9 miles of a 10-foot wide recreational asphalt trail and installing a 125 linear foot, 14-foot wide pedestrian bridge. Sealed bids will be received online through the Olathe electronic bidding platform (https://olatheks.bonfirehub.com) until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 24, 2025. The contract establishes a 200-day timeline for substantial completion and 230 days for final completion, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond and must comply with federal and state regulations, including detailed technical specifications for trail and bridge construction. An owner's contingency allowance of $100,000 is included in the bid, and contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities to successfully execute the infrastructure development project.

The procurement includes specific requirements for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, with a 10% DBE contract goal that mandates bidders either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts toward compliance. The project is federally funded, which triggers additional compliance requirements such as Davis-Bacon wage rates, equal employment opportunity provisions, and specific workforce composition guidelines. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates and follow detailed subcontracting and reporting protocols. The City of Olathe will provide a tax exemption certificate to help minimize project costs, and all materials and labor must meet specified federal, state, and local standards. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the inclusion of a $100,000 contingency allowance suggests a substantial project investment. Potential bidders must carefully review all documentation and be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise, financial stability, and commitment to meeting the comprehensive regulatory requirements associated with this infrastructure development project.