Chase SFL - Drawdown Tower Project

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is soliciting competitive bids for the Chase State Fishing Lake Drawdown Tower Improvements Project, located in Cottonwood Falls, Chautauqua County, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking a qualified contractor to complete comprehensive dam infrastructure rehabilitation, including installing a new 24" stainless steel slide gate, 4" gate valve, cleaning the existing drawdown tower, performing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of outlet pipes, and clearing approximately 200 feet of drainage channel. Contractor qualifications include a minimum of five years in business with demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects. The project is scheduled for completion within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a planned start in April 2025. Key submission deadlines include a bid due date of June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Administration's Procurement and Contracts division. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with a comprehensive review of technical capabilities, compliance documentation, and proposed project approach.

The solicitation includes potential bidder preference categories, with opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and other designated enterprise classifications. Bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with state requirements, including submitting forms related to immigration reform, sexual harassment policy, and non-boycott certifications. A bid guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount is required, with potential performance and public works bonds depending on the final contract value. The project budget appears to have line items totaling approximately $250,000, including a $60,000 allowance for Utility Diving Services and a 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold 10% retainage on standard pay items, and the project will be funded entirely by state departmental resources. Bidders must register as vendors and may request an official invitation to bid at least 24 hours before the event closes, with the state reserving the right to accept or reject any submitted bid.