Irrigation Improvement Project at Auburn Hills Golf Course and Tex Consolver Golf Course

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for complete new irrigation system installation at two municipal golf courses — Auburn Hills Golf Course and Tex Consolver Golf Course — under RFB 260232, with sealed bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's Procurement Portal. Addendum 1 was issued September 25, 2026; vendors must electronically acknowledge receipt through the procurement portal and file the acknowledgement with their bid submission.

Bidders may bid on one or both golf courses (Group 1 at Auburn Hills, Group 2 at Tex Consolver), with award determination based on lowest total net bid per group. The scope includes all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals to install and start up fully operational irrigation systems per provided plans and specifications. Minimum qualifications require five years' experience in golf course irrigation, completion of at least three 18-hole golf course irrigation systems within the last five years using HDPE piping, and current HDPE pipe installation certification. Bid pricing must be submitted as lump-sum bids per group with unit prices for potential future additions or deletions. The manufacturer brand for equipment and components must be specified (Hunter, Rainbird, or Toro). The City provides the pump station with discharge pipe; the contractor furnishes all other materials, labor, and equipment.

The contract time is 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with a proposed start date of November 1, 2026. Liquidated damages are $500 per incomplete location per day beyond the deadline. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount as a bid bond is required. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond at 100% of contract amount and a labor and material payment bond to the State of Kansas. Insurance must include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability ($1 million each). Bid prices must remain valid for 30 days from opening. Pre-bid conferences were held September 22, 2026 (10:00 a.m. at Tex Consolver, 2:00 p.m. at Auburn Hills), with a virtual option available. The written-question deadline was September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for October 13, 2026.