Irrigation Improvement Project at MacDonald Golf Course

The City of Wichita's Park and Recreation Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive Irrigation Improvement Project at MacDonald Golf Course in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The procurement involves a complete replacement of the existing irrigation system with a new two-wire irrigation system, including the removal of approximately 800 existing sprinkler heads and installation of Toro Infinity valve-in-head sprinkler heads. Key deliverables include implementing a Toro Lynx Central Control System, Smart Satellite, field controllers, two iPads with cellular connectivity, and a radio frequency weather station. Bidders must have a minimum of 12 years of experience installing golf course irrigation systems, with at least 12 similar golf courses completed in the last 3 years. The project requires a 5% bid security submitted via Bid Bond, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and best total net base bid. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at First Tee, with final bids due on September 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The project is expected to be completed by June 1, 2026, with tentative City Council approval on October 7, 2025.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers' liability. The project will utilize existing infrastructure, including an existing pump station and Toro Lynx Central Control System, which the new system must integrate with seamlessly. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and comprehensive system replacement suggest a significant capital investment. The bid includes contingency options for 25 additional large turf heads and 5 quick coupling valves. The contractor will be responsible for a one-year service period after final acceptance, which includes system winterization and spring startup. The design utilizes High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) mains and laterals, with specific technical requirements for piping, communication wiring, and installation methods.