Concrete Requirements

The City of Wichita is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) for concrete supply services for the Public Works & Utilities Department, seeking qualified firms to provide Portland cement concrete across two distinct groups. Group 1 covers various city departments and requires estimated quantities including 2,500 cubic yards of 6.6 Sack concrete for pickup, 100 cubic yards delivered, 100 cubic yards of 8.0 Sack concrete, and 600 cubic yards of winter service concrete. Group 2 specifically addresses Wichita Airport Authority/Operations Division requirements, requesting 50 cubic yards each of specialized concrete mixes with varying strength specifications. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of experience, be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State, and maintain specific insurance coverages including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability. The concrete plant must be located in Wichita and capable of accommodating City trucks up to 11'-9" in height. Bid submissions are due January 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT, with questions required to be submitted by December 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The evaluation will be based on the lowest and best total net bid per group from a responsive and responsible vendor.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The contract term is one year with potential for two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement, subject to thirty days' cancellation notice by either party. Delivery charges are structured with a $15.00 fee for deliveries of 1/4 to 5 cubic yards with one stop, plus $2.50 per additional stop, while deliveries over 5 cubic yards incur no delivery charge. Unloading and standby time will be billed at $20.00 per hour after the first half-hour. Group 2 requires a local concrete engineer on staff to manage hot weather concrete placement and adjust mixtures. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation covers concrete requirements for multiple city departments and the airport authority, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value. All concrete must meet FM requirements per Engineering Concrete Specifications, and vendors have the flexibility to bid on either or both groups.