Distribution System Improvements

The City of Fredonia, Kansas is requesting bids for water distribution system improvements involving construction of approximately 113,750 linear feet of waterline in multiple pipe sizes, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. This project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, with limited waivers available for de minimis items, small grants, and minor components.

The scope consists of waterline construction using C-900, HDPE, and PVC materials in the following quantities: 350 linear feet of 12" / 14" pipe, 21,000 linear feet of 10" / 12" pipe, 37,700 linear feet of 8" pipe, 48,500 linear feet of 6" pipe, 1,500 linear feet of 4" pipe, and 4,700 linear feet of 2" pipe. Work is performed in Stevens County, with place of performance at Fredonia, Kansas. The project is managed by BG Consultants, Inc.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N 15th Street, Fredonia, KS 66736. Attendance is encouraged but not required. Prospective bidders may examine bidding documents at City Hall and BG Consultants offices in Manhattan and Emporia, Kansas. Bidding documents are available through Drexel Technologies' online planroom at www.drexeltech.com, where prospective bidders must register to download files or order printed sets at non-refundable costs. All official notifications and addenda will be distributed only through the designated website. Written questions regarding bidding documents should be directed to Project Manager Brian Foster at brian.foster@bgcons.com. Public opening and reading of bids will follow immediately after the 2:00 p.m. due time on November 12.