Lincoln Street Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for hydraulic system maintenance at Lincoln Street Dam under Request for Bid No. 260264, with sealed bids due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time through the City's Procurement Portal.

The scope includes draining and disposing of existing hydraulic fluid from a 600-gallon tank in environmental compliance, interior tank cleaning to remove sludge and contaminants, replacement with Royal Purple BioMax EAL 46 synthetic or approved equal (pour point -25°F), new hydraulic filter installation, inspection and tightening of all hydraulic fittings and hoses, fluid level and system pressure monitoring, and system startup and testing.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing similar hydraulic maintenance services and understand industry standards and best practices comparable to the work scope and complexity. Municipal government experience is preferable but not required. Bidders must maintain current registration with the Kansas Secretary of State and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million each occurrence), Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements, and Employers Liability ($1 million per accident and annual aggregate). The Certificate of Insurance must be submitted within ten days of award notification.

Award will be based on lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. Questions are due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; answers will be provided via addendum the week of November 9. Bids will be opened November 13 in the Board Room at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for November 24, 2026. Payment follows receipt of itemized invoices detailing labor hours, hourly rates, and material costs. All work must comply with the City's mandatory contractual provisions and independent contractor addendum.